PHOTO: Reforestation Programme: Ecologi

Reforestation Programme: Ecologi

Ecologi was initially founded by a group of environmentalists in Bristol, UK. They were frustrated that many of us are not able to contribute enough to the colossal climate problem.

It started in early 2019, when Elliot was on his morning commute to work. He was buying a coffee just as he had done thousands of times before, and asked himself: How much climate action could I fund with the money for a coffee?

The answer led to a revelation – that the pocket change that billions of us have would not only be a significant upgrade to our own personal contributions to the crisis, but could also one day account for reducing half of the world’s emissions.

At Ecologi they invest money into a broad range of projects that are able to evidence that they are reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Each month they support a range of carbon reduction projects that are certified at the very highest level by Gold Standard and equivalent. Our funding strategy is guided by their Climate Committee and follow the Project Drawdown framework

It’s now common knowledge that one of the best tools to tackle the climate crisis and keep our temperatures from rising above 1.5C is to plant trees. They are also crucial in preventing ecological collapse.

Ecologi has a range of amazing tree planting partners who are able to responsibly plant millions of trees a month on our community’s behalf.

Web Link: https://ecologi.com/

PHOTO: Reforestation Programme: Plant a Tree Fund

Reforestation Programme: Plant a Tree Fund

This scheme is helping to reduce emissions and create green spaces for people and wildlife to thrive. We hope our support will ensure nature, beauty and history are looked after, for everyone to enjoy. This scheme is in its early stages and we are awaiting National Trust to confirm how we can organise this officially. However, in the meantime individual donations are being made every month. 

Across our various programmes when donation to National Trust, we have pledged to donation £5 to this scheme.  Every £5 enables National Trust to plant a tree sapling. Donations have already started to be made via this programme. 

Web Link: Plant a tree to help nature thrive or as a gift l UK | National Trust

PHOTO: Reforestation Programme: Thames 21

Reforestation Programme: Thames 21

Enfield Chase woodland planting in partnership with Thames21 & Enfield Council

RAAM has recently joined with Thames21 to support financially and with labour as they have partnered with Enfield Council as a part of the councils Restoration of Enfield Chase project to help create one of London’s newest woodlands.

Following on from last year Enfield Council aim is to plant another 50,000 trees this season.  Individual members of the RAAM team and as group have volunteered for this project. 

For example, on November 17th some of RAAM team (including two of the Directors) joined members of Thames21 and tirelessly worked across freshly prepared soil to redistribute bamboo sticks that’d be used to plant a new woodland along Turkey Brook. The areas were marked out so that the planting of tree saplings can be made in a way to create various densities of woodland. 

The woodlands will bring multiple benefits to wildlife and local residents. Additionally, the new trees will stabilise the soils, preventing their erosion.

Web Link: https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/tree-planting-restoration-of-enfield-chase-13/