Campaign launched to plant vital trees across Dorset
The aim of the Dorset Wildlife Trust is to raise £40,000 to plant 'Trees for Tomorrow'
A campaign has been launched by the Dorset Wildlife Trust - with the aim of raising £40,000 to plant 'Trees for Tomorrow' across the county.
They're calling it a 'unique opportunity' for locals amid their campaign to plant thousands of trees on its nature reserves.
22 and 29 April, every donation will be match funded by the Big Give’s Green Match Fund.
The funds raised will help restore and expand woodlands at West Holme near Wareham, Happy Bottom just outside Wimborne, and Lyscombe, north-east of Dorchester, providing essential habitats for local wildlife and playing a key role in the fight against climate change.
This campaign is all about being focused on planting trees to provide food, shelter, and safe corridors for a variety of species, including dormice, tawny owls, and many others.
The project will connect fragmented habitats, ensuring wildlife can move across the countryside safely to shelter, feed and thrive.
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Species Survival Project Manager, Seb Elwood said, “Healthier, better-connected woodlands are vital for the future of wildlife in Dorset. Every donation to the Trees for Tomorrow campaign will directly fund the planting of native trees, helping to restore species diversity and abundance, whilst creating a legacy for future generations.
"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who chooses to donate – please make sure you donate between 22-29 April as only those donations will be doubled.”