This report is about the Trees for Schools project where climate resilient trees have been planted in a local primary school thanks to support from Winkworth Crystal Palace. They have also supported planting in one other school so check out that project case study too.
Every tree planting workshop with the Trees for Schools programme is bespoke, tailored to the needs of the school in terms of the site available, the age of the children and the number of trees planted. We hold a pre planting consultation with the school to understand which trees would best suit their plans for the site and how they’re going to be used as a resource for the school and community.
Through the project, young people were taught about the importance of tree planting, how to plant trees and then went out and planted them with an expert Education Officer. These trees will provide habitats for local wildlife and sequester carbon. As well as educating children about climate change and wildlife, this project helped create green learning spaces in schools for the future to improve children's health and wellbeing by getting them outside.
In December 2022, 195 pupils from Launcelot Primary School planted a tree each to form a hedgerow on the school grounds, creating more green space in this London School. Launcelot Primary School believe in bringing learning to life with days that go beyond the curiculum. Providing children with the opportunity to plant their own tree is a memorable learning experience for all ages.
Jen is an advocate for great woodland management and has spent the last 11 years working in the nature conservation and ecology sectors. Before joining the Royal Forestry Society, Jen was a Fundraising Manager at the RSPB and previous to that, she worked as an ecological consultant and project manager. Jen holds a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and an MSc in Environmental Management.
As a GreenTheUK partner, you support projects that are in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
