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Supporters newsletter, Winter 2012

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The Mersey Forest Supporters update / Winter 2012 What is The Mersey Forest? In this issue // Welcome // International photography exhibition at Warrington woodland // Hundreds flock to Elf and Fairy Fair // Woolton volunteers save tens of thousands of bumblebees // 1000 reasons why people love their trees // Dozens of schools gear up to plant Jubilee trees // Study: outdoor play gives families "most pleasure per penny" // Dedicate a tree this Christmas // The year in figures Welcome The widespread media coverage of ash dieback disease has once again highlighted the huge importance that people place upon their trees and woodlands. Thankfully the disease has not been found in the wider environment in the North West as yet, and the public's desire to protect their woodlands will be an important asset in remaining vigilant (see our ash dieback Q&A for more).   The Independent Panel on Forestry has made clear its view that the nation needs more and better woodlands for the benefit of people, the economy and the environment. As we await the government's response to the Panel's recommendations in the New Year, we look forward to an action-packed winter here in The Mersey Forest – planting thousands of trees to transform neighbourhoods across the local area as part of The Big Tree Plant. Paul Nolan Director, The Mersey Forest Pat McCloskey Chair, The Mersey Forest Partnership Stories International photography exhibition at Warrington woodland Hundreds of photos, submitted by photographers from all over the world and themed around climate change and forestry, will be exhibited in Risley Moss until February. Read more... Hundreds flock to Elf and Fairy Fair Hundreds of families descended on a sun-drenched Sutton Manor Community Woodland this autumn for The Elf & Fairy Fair. Read more... Volunteers save tens of thousands of bumblebees Volunteers have helped to protect tens of thousands of threatened bumblebees by planting bee-friendly wildflower meadows at Woolton Wood and Camp Hill, Liverpool. Read more... 1000 reasons why people love their trees We asked which local woods people love and where they'd like to see more trees planted. We're feeding the public's fantastic response into the refresh of our guiding Forest Plan. Read more... Dozens of schools gear up to plant Jubilee trees A project to plant hundreds of "Jubilee trees" to round off a memorable year was launched at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral in November. Read more... Study: outdoor play gives families "most pleasure per penny" Children get far more "pleasure per penny" from building dens, riding bikes and climbing trees than from expensive pursuits such as going to theme parks, a survey reveals. Read more... Dedicate a tree this Christmas Stuck for Christmas present ideas? More than 15,000 trees in local community woodlands have been dedicated as gifts as part of our Dedicate a Tree project. Read more... 2011/12 in figures Every £1 invested creates £10 impact The Mersey Forest continues to provide great value for money, especially in the current economic climate. Local authorities gained £10 worth of green projects for every £1 they invested in The Mersey Forest in 2011/12.   Our seven local authorities' combined annual contribution of £167,481 led to the delivery of £1.5 million of projects right here on our doorsteps thanks to the way The Mersey Forest Team levers in extra funds. Highlights 64,000 trees planted to increase the area's tree cover. 1,585 street trees planted to brighten our neighbourhoods. 5,000 hectares of habitat managed to secure its long-term future.     Follow us on: facebook twitter project dirt Get in touch mail@merseyforest.org.uk 01925 816217 www.merseyforest.org.uk

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