Fife Climate Forest will Grow and Protect the Kingdom’s Trees

Publish Date: Friday October 11, 2024

A shared vision to grow and protect the Kingdom’s trees, woods and forests has firmly laid down its roots with the launch of Fife Climate Forest.

Unveiled at Fife Climate Festival’s Big Day Oot, Fife Climate Forest is a partnership working together to protect the trees Fife already has and to plant new trees.

Fife Climate Forest is a partnership project led by Fife Council, Climate Action Fife and Fife Coast and Countryside Trust. And the launch of the Fife Climate Forest is supported by Scottish Forestry funding.

Rebecca Logsdon, Fife’s Community Tree Planting Officer, says: “There are many ways that groups and individuals can dig in to help biodiversity and combat climate change. Like planting a fruit tree in your garden, caring for local trees and becoming a voice in your community. Because every tree counts, and even small actions can make a difference.”

Climate Action Plan

Fife Climate Forest will create a strategy and approach for ongoing tree protection, planting and care. This strategy will support Fife’s Climate Action Plan. And it will contribute to broader climate action goals.

Councillor Jan Wincott, Fife Council spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change, said: “Fife Climate Forest is an exciting step forward in tackling the Kingdom’s climate emergency. It’s laid down in our climate action plan ‘Climate Fife 2024’ and is so important in protecting and enhancing our natural environment.

“Partnership working is crucial. Therefore I’m delighted to see so many organisations come together on this. At the root of Fife Climate Forest’s success will be the people engaged in volunteering to help nature. So I would urge people in Fife to find a way to get involved.”

Connecting People

Ea O Neill, Project Manager, Climate Action Fife [pictured] said: “Fife trees and woods have an important role in helping us respond to the climate emergency. Increasing tree cover and connecting people to their local woods will benefit nature, our communities and our climate.

“Fife Climate Forest brings together the people who can make a difference. It has an exciting vision that will help make Fife a greener and fairer place.”

In the coming months, Fife Climate Forest community engagement activities will share the importance of trees and inspire action. Visit Climate Action Fife to find details. Highlights will include immersive theatre, creative projects, tree planting and tree adoption.

Fife Climate Forest is grateful for all its growing partner support. Find out how to get involved as a partner or supporter at the Climate Action Fife website.