Fall into nature with Plantlife: Right tree, right place – Why there is more to tree planting than meets the eye

It sounds so simple; plant trees, they will soak up carbon. But the type of trees, where they are planted and how they are managed is crucial, not least for the survival of our wild plants and fungi. The wrong tree in the wrong place can cause more harm than good. Right tree, right place’ is a common mantra, but what does this mean in practice? How do we protect existing wildlife habitats such as meadows and heathland from inappropriate tree-planting? As hundreds of millions of pounds are being invested in millions of trees, how do we make sure that both nature and the climate benefit? Join the conversation on 22nd October 1:00 PM BST.

Speakers:

Clare Pinches: Clare is a Principal Scientific Analyst at Natural England (NE) and previously an NE national grassland specialist.

Emily Beech: Emily is the Tree Red List Manager for Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and contributed to the recent ‘State of the World’s Trees’ report.

Jenny Hawley: Jenny is Plantlife’s Policy Manager, speaking up for wild plants, fungi and their habitats with policymakers across the UK and internationally.