Including 9 closely related terms such as forest, forestry, and tree planting.
… and Forestry – NKDC works with experts to better understand and monitor these emissions. Landowners and managers from gardeners to farmers need to increase CO2 capture and storage by high levels of tree planting, forestry improvements, and forestry management to compensate for non-CO2 emissions which cannot be eliminated e.g. agriculture. Whilst trees are vital, all natural storage options need…
… or reduced mowing schemes Work together to plant new trees or increase the plants in your area. For example, community groups can apply for free trees from the Woodland Trust- Opens in a new window Landowner grants If you’re a landowner, there are Government grants to support woodland creation- Opens in a new window. Reduce use…
… also take steps to reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) already in the atmosphere. Trees, plants and even the soil itself capture carbon from the air and store it away. Come with us on the journey: sign up for our dedicated Climate Action email newsletter. What can you do? Increase the carbon you capture As individuals and families we can all capture our own little bit of carbon. Could you plant…
… a tree in your garden, and/or add more shrubs and plants? Trees aren’t the only answer! Limit hard landscaping: lay less, or remove it and add low-maintenance and/or ground cover plants instead. Let your lawn, or part of it, grow longer – this is great for nature too! Join together with your local community to support efforts to increase plants and trees in your neighbourhood. Support rewilding…
… facing the sun, and follow NHS advice- Opens in a new window. Cold weather Close curtains from dusk until dawn and follow NHS advice- Opens in a new window. Flooding Hard surfaces increase the risk of flooding, as does compacted soil. Reduce hard surfaces and do not park/drive on grass verges and green spaces. Again, more plants and trees will help. Follow government flood advice- Opens in a new…