The healing power of trees
In Truro, Cornwall, we’re supporting a community to boost mental health and wellbeing through tree planting.
Spending time outdoors and the sensations we get when we’re surrounded by lush trees and greenery reduces stress and anxiety.
We know that nature is essential for boosting both our mental and physical wellbeing, that’s why, we partnered up with United Response to plant trees to connect people to nature in Truro, Cornwall. United Response is a charity that offers support to people with mental health needs, learning and physical disabilities across England and Wales.
In March we planted 5,000 trees in Boscawen Farm.
United Response staff, volunteers and members of the local community came together to plant trees and create a green space where people can relax, unwind and engage with nature.
With time and care, these trees grow into mature woodland. And the footpaths formed by our partner, will ensure both the people United Response supports and the wider community enjoy watching the trees as they flourish.
By planting native trees and shrubs, such as blackthorn and hawthorn, this community led project is contributing to global efforts to restore, protect and conserve local landscapes.
Fostering environmental stewardship
Planting 5,000 trees is only just the beginning of a long-term goal of fostering environmental stewardship within the community. United Response aims to establish a forestry school where people they support can gain skills and hands-on experience in planting, protecting and managing newly established woodland.
“Trees can give us so much, apart from things aesthetic and economic. They are forever giving out an element which is healthful and exhilarating.”
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