Autumn into Winter Newsletter
Happy Samhain
Samhain is a Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or “darker half” of the year.
It’s the perfect time for us to plant your trees!
We have been busy at events chatting to hundreds of people, onboarding landowners and building our team!
This our final Quarterly update of 2023, and it’s hard to fit everything in.
Next year this will simply be the roundups as we expand across the UK into Northern Ireland with ‘Branching Out’ and Scotland with ‘Agroforestry’.
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A Word from the Landowner and Planting co-ordinator
'“Since starting at 9Trees we have built a great relationship with our current landowners and we have many new ones on our list who we will be engaging in 2024. We have taken on new Tree planters and its great to be in an optimistic position as we introduce the new ‘Branching out’ way to multiply how many trees we can get in the ground”
“When I was working on a wood 9Trees planted in 2020, I was amazed to see a group of Alder that were 10 to 12 feet tall, which is incredible for 3 years growth. When I had to get in amongst them to remove the guards it occurred to me that I was under the first bit of 9Trees canopy”
“It’s great to be part of an organisation who started from being habitat managers and has flourished into a truly National organisation.”
Joel Thomas October 2023
We are looking forward this year and into 2024 to plant roughly 10,000 trees in Northern Ireland, Wales and England.
We are also running Woodland management sessions and are looking forward to taking guards off next year! We can't wait for you to come and Join us and your wellbeing will be greatly improved!
CHRISTMAS
Christmas Decoration — 9Trees CIC
We believe that a tree (or several or many!) is a perfect Christmas gift. It is a gift that restores biodiversity to the UK, that your loved ones can visit and see grow, as well as helping tackle climate change and create local countryside jobs.
Knowing that £700 million is spent every year in the UK on unwanted gifts, many of which get thrown away, we wanted to create a gift that keeps on giving, a gift that benefits all of us and the wonderful nature on our doorstep.
Please place your order before the 19th December to avoid disappointment. Thank you!
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We are going fully online with access to Walkabout Sheets for sponsors
We are working towards more Behaviour Change
We have also added some pages about Life Cycle of a tree
As we increase our surveying across all sites we will also be doing more concise pages about the Wildlife now on site in the Banner Woodlands
New YouTube Videos
Our first 4 sites in the UK; Creating nature-rich Biodiverse Woodlands throughout the UK; 9Trees CIC
We also have 6 short YouTube Videos from Dorset Rabbit damage, Site Visits from 2023 with 2 explanation videos for Volunteers and Team Green Away days
Testimonials & Reviews
You know what will help us grow?
Writing a thoughtful testimonial;
What can a testimonial involve? It can include as much or as little as you like;
Why did you join?
Do you appreciate us creating nature reserves across the UK?
Or did you buy a gift for a friend?
or anything else you would like to mention about us.
Please leave a reviews or testimonials to support us on Google
Check out what others said here; Testimonials - 9Trees CIC
What the Team have to say;
It has been a rewarding experience working with 9Trees. As their web developer, I've had the opportunity to improve the website's SEO and Google Analytics to reach a wider audience. What I appreciate most about the website is how it provides valuable information on how individuals can contribute to climate change mitigation and the importance of trees. It is also an accessible platform for anyone to get involved and make a positive impact. In addition to providing different ways to contribute, 9Trees also offers different opportunities for people to participate. I am pleased to have played a part in this collaboration and to support their important work.
Bobo Tang Web Developer
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LUSH funds Days of Discovery
Days of Discovery are a series of events for all family members next year.
They are designed to help you explore the Lush woodlands where our trees have taken root.
From taking part in a nature trail to learning about the history of the area, there are plenty of activities for everyone. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with nature and discover something new.
Each event will be hosted by 9Trees with expert ecologists, botanists, Ornithologists and Entomologists like Joe Botting on hand to gather information about flora and fauna and show you how to do it!
They will answer any questions and provide plenty of interesting facts and stories about the local area.
“Days of Discovery” events are open to all, free of charge, and provide an engaging and educational experience for the entire family.
Secure your spot via the events page at 9trees.org
Featured on their Charity pots hitting the shelves soon - See one - take a photo and #9TreesLush #LushCharityPot
LUSH Charity Pot | LUSH
“We’re delighted to be able to offer this series of events that give people the opportunity to connect with nature and learn about our local environment. Days of Discovery is exactly what we had in mind when 9Trees was founded – a way for everyone to get involved, explore and share their knowledge.”
Founder Michael Cunningham
BLOGS
Here's what our Blog Co-ordinator Neil Insh has to share;
‘‘In the coming months, we intend to cover a wide range of pertinent topics relevant to the environment, including agroforestry, the carbon crisis, the circular economy, and of course - tree planting.
Also, keep your eye out for blog posts in tandem with National Tree Week in November, with a range of posts anticipated over December and into 2024.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed over the last year and encourage anyone who has an interest in writing to make a real difference in the field of conservation to get in touch - we are constantly looking for new writers. Our output is adaptable and we are working towards covering unique and underreported viewpoints, aiming now and in the future to give voice to a wide range of perspectives, such as this recent post on a lack of diversity in conservation.’’
Our latest Blogs are ready for you on our Website.
Environmental Perspectives #1: Diversity in tree planting initiatives
Rooted in sustainability agroforestry and sustainable agriculture in the uk
Watch out for our blog in December
Autumns magic unveiling the health benefits of forest bathing
Interested in supporting us?
Our most urgent needs are for our Agroforestry and Biodiversity fund.
From as little as £2 per month and one off donations, you can help us have a huge impact through our projects.
We love to fund CSA’s* and small farmers to transition into Regenerative agriculture.
It would be a huge help to understand what it is that you would want?
Trees for Biodiversity & Wellbeing or Trees for Food as well?
See what our Agroforestry project entails.
Biodiversity Fund Monthly / Agroforestry Project - Monthly
Biodiversity Fund Annually / Agroforestry Project - Annually
*CSA’s - Community Supported Agriculture.
We Want To Hear From You!
Blogs
What would you like us to write about?
Is there a specific topic you would like us to cover?
What questions do you have for us or about sustainability?
Events
We are creating more events 2024 and we want to hear from you!
What Events would you like to do?
School visits?
Please email us your suggestions at info@9trees.org
PRESS
Have you seen us in the news?
Here is Our media appearances Check us out!
We are in the Devon Press & the Forestry Journal
In Pursuit of The Perfect Yew with our Surf Brand
9Trees aims to plant trees in every UK county
Thanks to one of our new business partners we are also in a magazine!
Publisher signs up to balance carbon consumption by planting native trees in UK
NEW Business partners
Business Partners - 9Trees CIC
We hope to plant over 50,000 trees next year!
If you know any companies who share our ethos please simply share this email with them!
Honourable mentions for the past few months include:
Photo ‘Boys in Bristol Photography’
We are excited to announce:
We are launching our first partnership with a restaurant, pub and live music venue in Bristol.
They will be the first Champion to not only place us on their emails, Social Media and website, but also all over the customer facing information throughout their venue.
The Gallimaufry are placing a QR code on every table and menu.
Mike recommends to listen & watch;
One to Watch; Documentaries of hope!
Image ‘The FLOOD’ Film Waterbear
NEW Annual Pass
Visit ANY sites in 12 months
With this annual pass, you'll have the incredible opportunity to explore any of our woodland sites throughout the UK for an entire year. Click here to discover the locations of our stunning woodland sites.
Once signed up, we’ll send you Woodland Walkabout sheets to give you information about the woodland where your trees are planted and tell you what you need to know if you decide to visit the woodland.
Not only that, but 1 tree will also be planted in your name within our biodiversity sites.*
*Hedgerows, shelterbelts, replanting and a portion of funds allocated towards Agroforestry
Like a Tree Our Team Is Growing!
We have launched our Ambassador and Rep Programme If you are interested click this link to find out more!
We are partnering with Birkbeck & Bath Universities as well as UWE. We are taking on Interns and welcoming projects like our new ‘Drone Project’.
We are also looking for other people to Join our team with a special interest in Grant Writing and Events and Social Media
Give back to Nature
We have a diverse range of roles to suit people of all abilities and interests,
from the outdoor lover to the number cruncher.
Our work ethos is friendly and our working hours flexible.
If you could spare a few hours a week, we want to hear from you!
BRISTOL 1000+ visitors a day
Come and help us be part of it!
SPARKS - Bristol Volunteers wanted
Events & Volunteering
Are you looking to gain experience in the environmental sector?
or maybe you are looking for more outdoor activities that wont break the bank?
Volunteer with us!
You can find more information here;
Practical Volunteering
Days of Discovery
Ecology Base Line Survey
Eco Therapy
Team Green Away Days for companies
Social Media
We are so grateful to Sophie who has been creating amazing content!
check out our last few posts and tell us what you think!
Share your Personal 9Trees story with @9TreesUK
#My9Trees #9TreesMeansBusiness #9TreesOnMyLand
Don’t miss our Facebook Group;
A new community based on a love for giving back to the world!
What are we doing for National Tree Week
We have 3 wonderful woodland management days for you to get involved in!
Derbyshire
Saturday, November 25⋅10:00am – 4:00pm
Brecon, Powys, Wales
Friday December 1st 10:00am – 4:00pm
Brecon, Powys, Wales
Saturday, December 2⋅10:00am – 4:00pm
Volunteer Days, Woodland Weekends & Team Green Away Days for companies
If you want to sign up for these please use our 9Trees Eventbrite
National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. Each year, the country’s conservation sector, volunteer groups and tree-lovers come together to plant thousands of trees to mark the start of the tree planting season. National Tree Week 2023 is taking place between 25 November – 3 December.
Wondering what have we been up to?
We have been at events all over the country.
From festivals like Shambala, Timber Festival and Valley Fest!
Speaking at events;
LUSH’ Team day
YTKO Future Leap
AGI Conference Cymru
Attended Blue Earth Summit
We have been gathering sponsors, landowners and volunteers and training our team!
We are now ready for planting and taking 9Trees further afield next year!
Did you know? We are now part of SEUK’s Recommended Supplier Network
‘A strong track record of delivering products and services to corporate clients.’