Trees. Simple as that.
A much needed boost to city landscapes here in the UK.
And perhaps boots up the backsides of local authorities who thought citizens such as me were unaware of what was going on.
And beginning to disappear.
I don’t personally think that a city environment is a natural environment for an ape species. I don’t think any of us do.
We adapt. But we still need to see greenery.
My home town of Exeter has just had trees trimmed to mere stumps because of fears of compensation claims should a branch fall. Mind numbing stupidity. Such a petty minded approach to city life.
A beautiful walk beside our cathedral has been stripped to a bare minimum. What was once a place of contemplation now seems … cold.
But an hour’s drive away, I sense hope. In the city of Bristol.
A glance through the press releases of this charity suggests that they aim to encourage the planting of some 10,000 trees around Bristol by 2015.
Graham Simmonds, Chief Executive for Trees for Cities, states of the Bristol campaign: “Through this campaign we are aiming to encourage residents to leave their mark in the city by sponsoring trees, as well as planting 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.”
The mission statement on their homepage says it all:
Our aim is to tackle global warming, create social cohesion and beautify our cities through tree planting, community, education and training initiatives in urban areas of greatest need.
And with a poster campaign now running in London, I’d say this really is a positive move forward. I want this happening more often.
And on a global scale.
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