Bristol Needs More Trees

The independent charity, Trees for Cities, launched a new campaign in November 2007 - Bristol Needs More Trees, to help raise funds for tree planting in Bristol.

Following the launch of the charity’s work in Bristol in 2006 and two successful volunteer planting events in partnership with Bristol City Council and with the support of HSBC and the Forest of Avon, Trees for Cities has teamed up with the creative agency Lunar, to kick off a media campaign which aims to encourage the planting of some 10,000 trees around Bristol by 2015.

Trees or Cities aims to get local people, involved in greening urban areas. The Bristol needs more trees campaign will aim to involve young people, local residents and businesses in doing their bit for the environment and encourage them to get their green fingers a little greener.

Graham Simmonds, Chief Executive for Trees for Cities, comments: “Through this campaign we are aiming to encourage residents to leave their mark in the city by sponsoring trees, as well as plant more trees in Bristol, which will make a big difference in tackling climate change, creating new wildlife habitats and adding beauty and calm to the busy urban landscape.”

Councillor Rosalie Walker, Bristol’s executive member for health, culture and leisure, added: “Trees and green spaces in urban areas are more important than ever and I hope this campaign will kick-start our drive to engage more proactively with the public and local businesses to plant more trees in Bristol.”

http://www.treesforcities.org/