We are in the midst of a climate emergency
We all need to do what we can to limit the scale and consequences of climate change.
Tree planting isn't the solution to the climate emergency, but it is part of the solution.
We need businesses across Glasgow City Region (and elsewhere) to help us deliver ambitious targets for the Clyde Climate Forest. In doing so you may:
Help achieve your company's Corporate Social Responsibility commitments;
Compensate for some of your company's environmental footprint;
Gain employee commitment to your company's environmental credentials;
Gain some useful public relations and media coverage.
How you can help
Support Community Tree Planting
Funding is required for various types of small urban tree planting projects that are ineligible for forestry grants. Many of these projects could provide the opportunity for a business to help build climate resilience in local communities. Organisations based in Glasgow City Region may also wish to encourage staff to participate in a corporate tree planting activity.
Case Study: Graham Construction
Graham Construction contacted us via their Environmental Sustainability team as the company have an ambitious goal to plant 1 tree per employee as part of their environmental sustainability targets.
Volunteers from the company joined the CCF team in Parkville Drive in Blantyre, to expand an area of woodland adjacent to the A725 which would create a buffer to reduce noise for local residents and also intercept air pollution.
A total of 11 corporate volunteers planted up almost a thousand trees on the site, assisting in the delivery of a CCF target neighbourhood, providing benefits to local communities, and helping to make an impact on the company’s environmental credentials.
If you want to know more about how your company can get involved contact: business@clydeclimateforest.co.uk
Are you a business who owns land?
Here's what’s on offer:
We can provide you with information and advice on:
woodland planting grants that are generally available;
financial support mechanisms that are specifically available for Clyde Climate Forest projects;
free Woodland Potential Assessments
Have a look at our landowner section for further information here.
Support Our Campaign
The focus of our activities for tree planting in urban areas is areas that have very low levels of tree cover and are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change - flooding from heavy rainfall events or overheating in heatwaves. We are working in the 16 Target Neighbourhoods.
We are looking for sponsorship for the cost of tree planting and aftercare in these areas. What we offer in return is recognition of your support on campaign materials and PR opportunities at the time of planting.
Get involved
Are you an community, business or landowner who wants to get involved?
Contact Us
If you have an enquiry about our project, contact us.