Just a short one this month, but no less important. Just a reminder why Eco-Savvy has been set up. I wanted to contribute to protecting our natural world.  

A percentage of the profit will be used to purchase and protect our woodlands and help local communities with environmental projects. The business community is invited to become a member of Eco-Savvy to make a difference, won’t you join me?

Talking of woodlands, when the world was young and the UK was coming into its own, our whole country was once covered in woodland, as far as the eye could see. There are around 50 different deciduous tree species in the UK, and they are one of the most important plants we need to protect.

Most of our ancient woodlands were and are, made up of broadleaf species, which include Oak, Beech, and some Conifers. Over the centuries our woodlands have been cut down and cleared acre by acre, tree by tree.

Trees were and are used for buildings, furniture, toilet paper, firewood, and books, to name but a few. Trees were and are also felled to provide agricultural land, but in recent decades it has become apparent that we are losing a vital part of our ecosystem.

 The left-hand picture is of a young Oak tree I planted last year. I will not be around to see this tree grow and mature, but I hope it can grow tall and strong and make its own contribution to the environment that surrounds it for the next thousand years. It will replace the Ash Tree that is unfortunately coming to the end of its life.

An Oak tree for example, when its mature can host up to 2000 species from our natural world. If you can, plant a tree in your garden this autumn. Make a habit of checking your local planning applications, object if the planning includes clearing a group of trees.

Have a look to see what the Woodland Trust is doing to protect our woodlands across the country.