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Community woodland education – UK

This is an environmental education charity based in East Anglia. They have many projects across the UK with the goal of ‘bringing communities to life through local action and creative education’.

In 2007 they have 35 projects around the country from Scarborough to Margate. Obtaining 55.9ha of land creating space for 44,000 trees. With their 5 step education rolling program they help children understand the role of trees and woodlands. All educational activities are directly linked to the national curriculum.

Restore has contributed to their ‘Spadeworks’ tree planting program which offers pupils the chance to improve their school’s surroundings.

Increasing biodiversity in Sheffield.
Photo: © Green Light Trust

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