Purposefest and 9Trees Plant the Seeds for COP28
Planting the Future: Purposefest and 9Trees Join Forces to Create a local woodland Oasis
Micheal Cunningham Director of 9Trees meeting Andy Hawkins of Purposefest
For Immediate Release
Monday 6th March 2023
In a groundbreaking move, Purposefest Bristol and 9trees have joined forces to create Copse 28, a new local woodland initiative in and around Bristol. This ambitious project will see the two organisations working together to design and launch a woodland project in the local area.
Through this partnership, 9Trees aims to create a Copse woodland of at least 28 trees that will start to be planted in November this year. This will create a new local space where people can come together to learn, share and make positive changes in our world.
The initiative will focus on creating a sustainable, diverse and biodiverse space to improve air quality, reduce noise pollution and provide a safe natural habitat for native wildlife.
9Trees has committed to providing expertise on ecological restoration, while Purposefest Bristol will coordinate community engagement activities to ensure a broad range of local people is involved in the project.
The partnership between Purposefest and 9Trees is an important step forward for Bristol, as both organisations recognise the need for more green spaces to make their city a healthier and happier place to live. a new Copse woodland will be a great resource for everyone.
Micheal Cunningham Director of 9Trees
"We are proud to partner with Purposefest for this month's amazing festival held on the 16th of March at Bristol's city hall. We are hoping to network at the festival with local Businesses who care about the environment and Landowners with over an acre of land, as we want to go beyond to create our vision of a sustainable copse woodland locally."
Andy Hawkins - Business on Purpose
"We are delighted to launch this initiative with 9Trees. Going beyond business as usual is what B-Corp is all about and it's great to create something so positive for the local community. We look forward to seeing the progress made over the coming months and would encourage anyone who might be able to contribute to get in touch with 9trees at this year's festival."
About B-Corp Month.
B Corp Month is an annual, global campaign occurring every March, in which B Lab and the global B Corp Community join together to celebrate and promote what it means to be a B Corp.
The 2023 B Corp Month campaign is all about bringing the global community of impactful businesses together to make their mark on the world. It will focus on showcasing how B Corps have chosen to go beyond business as usual and pursue a more impactful path, demonstrating that certification isn't just a mark but a movement of people determined to create positive and lasting change. The campaign aims to invite people to understand why and how B Corps are making a difference, and prove that there is a better way of doing business.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/purposefest-tickets-534434797867
Bristol City Council College Green Bristol BS1 5TR
Thu, 16 March 2023, 09:00 – 17:00 GMT
As part of Purposefest attendees will be able to add to the Purpose Fest woodland by visiting the 9trees.org website or by seeing the 9Trees team on the day.
To arrange further comment please contact:
9trees@marksgetset.com or telephone 01392 949040
About 9Trees
9Trees are a not-for-profit organisation. Income is reinvested into training, education and management of the woodlands created through subscriptions.
Rather than selling carbon credits, 9Trees are creating carbon sinks in the form of professionally managed broadleaf woodlands for wildlife and people. Their philosophy is simple; Plant 9 trees per person, per year, to help balance one individual’s personal carbon footprint.
By planting the right trees in the right place, 9Trees also promote biodiversity and enhance habitat corridors. Each tree is geolocated, keeping subscribers up to date with their progress until maturity.
Over the years you will have many woodlands you can visit throughout the UK.
9Trees also promotes jobs and skills within the local countryside and woodland sector by bringing communities together to create woodlands that benefit people and wildlife. 9Trees are for nature, wellbeing, rural Jobs and working to balance the UK’s carbon footprint.
9Trees is supported by experts working all over the UK in various capacities, a real team effort. This Pro-bono support is greatly appreciated by Ash and Mike, helping us plant 100,000 trees in the coming years.
About the Founders
Michael Cunningham has worked in the conservation and wildlife sector for many years and has had a varied career spanning across business, tourism and the arts. Mike started 9Trees because he wanted to make a difference on a national level and for future generations, leaving a legacy to be proud of.
Ash Kent studied Environmental Science and has worked in ecology, woodland management and habitat management for over 10 years. Ash founded 9Trees to take action now against climate change and put a wide range of skills to good use.