Global Trees Campaign

Info:  Over 8000 tree species, 10% of the world's total, are threatened with extinction. Destruction of woodland and forest and unsustainable felling of valuable timbers are causing the loss of many important species. Very few of these endangered trees are being conserved in the wild. The Global Trees Campaign, a joint initiative between Fauna & Flora International (FFI), Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) in association with other partners around the world, is drawing attention to this global problem and finding solutions.

The Global Trees Campaign aims to save the world's most threatened tree species and their habitats through provision of information, conservation action and support for sustainable use. The campaign focuses on trees as flagship species for conservation of ecosystems and landscapes, and enables local people to carry out rescue and sustainable use operations. They are working in partnership with organizations around the world to save endangered trees.

Greenpeace UK

Info:  Stands for positive change through action. We defend the natural world and promote peace. We investigate, expose and confront environmental abuse by governments and corporations around the world. We champion environmentally responsible and socially just solutions, including scientific and technical innovation. Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity.

We organise public campaigns: for preventing climate change by ending our addiction to polluting fuels and promoting clean, renewable and efficient energy; for the protection of oceans and ancient forests; for the elimination of toxic chemicals; against the release of genetically modified organisms into nature; for nuclear disarmament and an end to nuclear contamination.

Greenpeace does not solicit or accept funding from governments, corporations or political parties. Greenpeace neither seeks nor accepts donations which could compromise our independence, aims, objectives or integrity. Greenpeace relies on the voluntary donations of individual supporters, and on grant-support from foundations.

Green Tree Partners

Info:  Green Tree Partner's Mission, along with The Carbon Managers is to plant broadleaf trees in three virtually none wooded rural areas. Aiming to plant 100,000 during 2008/09. With the aid of U.K. businesses, this is to be an ongoing exercise. Further, Green Tree Partners have been turning their attention not just to the physical climate, but also to the economic climate. This is especially important to older people and whether the Utilities deal with them ethicaly.

International Tree Foundation

Info:  Is the oldest tree charity in the UK, founded in the 1920's by Richard St. Barbe Baker OBE. They work with communities 'on the ground' both in the UK and overseas, creating tree based projects that are sustainable and enhance lives. They are dedicated to extending the world's forests for the benefit of our children and our planet.

Moor Trees

Info:  Established in 1999, Moor Trees is a woodland charity based in Devon, UK. They restore native woodland, grow local provenance trees in their community tree nurseries from locally collected seed, and run research, education and training programmes with partner schools, colleges and universities. Their aim is also social, so they build biodiversity by working with local people. As such, every year they work with hundreds of volunteers of all ages and abilities.

Native Woodland Trust

Info:  Is dedicated to the preservation of Ireland's remaining ancient woodlands. They are also committed to the restoration of Ireland's original climax ecosystem, through the re-creation of woodlands, using only native seed.

Polenium Plantery

Info:  The collection was recognised in 1992 where the Polemoniums were grown in a small garden in Ebchester, County Durham, UK. In 1998 the entire collection was moved twenty five miles east to Trimdon Grange, where the winds blow straight off the north east coast.

The collection was awarded Scientific Status in 1999, one of only 35 of the 650 plus collections in the UK. The collection is run by a husband and wife team, David and Dianne Nichol-Brown, Dianne being the botanist with a first class honours degree in plant biology, a lecturer in ecology and conservation and an interest in the genus since 1985. David ensures that everything runs smoothly and manages the family nursery.

They have 70 plus species and cultivars in the Polemonium collection, with new cultivars being developed regularly. Those range from 10cm Alpines to 120cm herbaceous and can be grown in a variety of locations including under conifers.

Quoditch Moor Nature Reserve

Info:  It is a unique site and credit must be given to the previous owners, Michael and Agnes Ogborne of North Quoditch Farm, for managing the land in such a sympathetic fashion for the last forty years. Their understanding of the land has preserved it and its wildlife whilst so much around Devon has disappeared. Amongst the uncommon plants to be found here are the Devil's Bit Scabious which is quite profuse, and the Guelder Rose, of which there are several examples. Also there is a variety of marsh and meadow orchids to be found. Its plants also make it the home of a rare butterfly, the Marsh Fritillary which can be seen in profusion during the early summer. It is also home to many other butterflies such as the Wood White, Marbled White and the Silver Washed Fritillary. The site consists of six enclosures. Each one is totally surrounded by trees, thus giving shelter and protection to the area. The area has not received any chemical treatment for at least forty years (probably much longer).

Rainforest Concern

Info:  Is a Registered Charity in the UK, established to protect threatened natural habitats and the biodiversity they contain, together with the indigenous people who still depend on them for survival. The world's tropical rainforests are the richest and most diverse habitats on earth. They represent a vast reservoir of knowledge and contain a wealth of ecosystems and wildlife, with many species still undiscovered.

Reforesting Scotland

Info:  Is a networking organisation of those active in the ecological and social regeneration of Scotland. This website is a source of information about the work of Reforesting Scotland, its projects and publications. It also acts as a general information resource on topics relating to woodland restoration in Scotland.