Words by Abi Scaife
A wildlife-rich rainforest is going to be planted in the UK.
A rainforest?
That’s right! Temperate rainforests, or Celtic rainforests, are the kind of rainforests we get here in the UK.
They’re very rare nowadays and take up as little as 1% of the country. Despite this, they are incredibly important for our ecosystems, our environment and so many different types of wildlife.
Tell me more.
A new rainforest is going to be planted in Devon, thanks to the local Wildlife Trust. Though it will take around 100 years to grow to a fuller height, on the way up it will do an incredible amount for the environment and provide a home for numerous species.
If you want to learn more about the rainforest, visit the Devon’s Wildlife Trust website.
Charity check-in
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Rewilding Britain. They aim to tackle the climate emergency and extinction crisis, reconnecting people with the natural world and helping communities thrive. Find out more here.
Devon Wildlife Trust. DWT is the only local charity dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places across Devon - on land and at sea. Learn more here.
Climate Reframe. Climate Reframe is committed to supporting the climate and environment movement in its transformation towards greater justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). Find out more.
