This month's collection of positive climate news stories highlight hope for conservationists in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the opening of a climate centre to encourage people to take action for the planet and the first city in the world to have 1000 sustainable B Corps companies.
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'Trees of hope’ will be planted across the UK
Saplings from the felled Sycamore Gap tree are to be planted across the UK, including next to one of London’s most famous roads, at a rural category C prison and at a motor neurone disease centre opening in the name of the late rugby league star Rob Burrow.
The National Trust announced the recipients of 49 saplings it has called “trees of hope” - one for each foot of the sycamore’s height – and all were grown from seeds recovered from the felled tree.
Find out more on the National Trust website.
Rare rodent in Pembrokeshire gives conservationists hope
The discovery of a rare hazel dormouse in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has given conservationists new hope for its recovery there.
The tiny rodent, known for its big eyes, has declined across Britain by 70% since 2000 and is one of seven vulnerable mammals, external in Wales. Volunteers set out nesting boxes as part of a park conservation scheme and "got lucky" finding the famously sleepy dormouse thriving in a new area.
Find out more on the BBC website.
London becomes first city in the world with 1000 sustainable B Corp companies
London has become the B Corp capital of the world with more than 1000 companies being awarded the certification for their sustainable policies.
To become a B Corp, businesses are required to measure and improve their impact on their employees, customers, local communities and the environment while making a legal commitment.
Find out more on The Standard website.
National Park approaches tree planting target
The South Downs National Park said it is getting closer to its target of planting 100,000 trees by the time it marks its 15th birthday in 2025. The latest work will see almost 20,300 saplings planted in five sites in Sussex and Hampshire, including 400 disease-resistant elms.
A total of 75,000 trees have already been planted as part of the Trees for the Downs scheme, which sees groups and individuals donate to the project.
Find out more on the BBC website.
Climate hub launches to help encourage positive action
Charity Climate Hub Bath and North East Somerset have opened a climate centre in the city's old bus station's ticket office. The charity aims for it to be a grassroots space where people can learn more about and engage with the difficult challenges of climate change and nature loss.
Mel Clarke, chair of trustees, said: "There will be a wealth of resources and information, including displays about climate science, the importance of connecting with nature, sustainable fashion, ‘greenwashing’ and many more”.
Find out more on the BBC website.
By Eveline Vouillemin ©
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