Caroline Nisbett
6th December 2024I hope these trees will help reduce flooding in Bradford on Avon, where I live.
Help plant a forest of 100,000 trees this winter
by AVON NEEDS TREES in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Total raised £59,163
+ est. £5768.50
£80,000 stretch target
5 days left
118%
522 supporters
Your donation will release extra funding
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 11th December 2024 at 4:30pm
We need £50,000 to turn 422 acre Wick Farm into Lower Chew Forest, the South West’s largest new woodland in a generation.
Project by AVON NEEDS TREES
tony ross
6th December 2024hope U can plant all those trees keep up the good work
Gillian Longman
5th December 2024Very well done for organising this.
nigel dobson
5th December 2024keep digging
Effal
5th December 2024Thank You and Good Luck on reaching your target
Richard Baxter
5th December 2024It is a brilliant project in aiming to rebalance the degradation of nature and ensuring a legacy for future generations.
Colleen Eades
5th December 2024Love what we can all do together
Dagmar Eberhardt
5th December 2024Good luck with this, it is a worthwhile project and will make a real difference to the area and the environment.
Chris Watts
5th December 2024I readily support this initiative as more schemes like this are needed to help protect wildlife and nature for the health of current and future generations.
Christina May
5th December 2024Congratulations, great diversity within this brilliant project
Jacky Doran
5th December 2024Amazing effort and every good wish
frances-johnstone
5th December 2024Love trees. We need as many trees in the world as possible. Life-giving, water-retaining, shade-giving, wonderful habitats!
Suzanne Gaffney
4th December 2024Great project!
Barry Gills
4th December 2024Thank you so much for organising this great project!
Stuart Burgess
4th December 2024Best wishes from Derbyshire.
Ava Martinez
4th December 2024The more trees in/near Bristol the better!
Janet Brewer
4th December 2024wonderful project!
Sandy Magor
4th December 2024I hope this helps achieve your goal of planting 100,000 trees this winter.
Eric Green
4th December 2024Well done everyone
Ambar
4th December 2024Forestation is future
Stephen Dunleavy Humble Bee Films
4th December 2024Best of luck - Stephen Dunleavy, Humble Bee Films
Lorena Fernandez
4th December 2024Love this! Well done everyone involved and contributing! For a greener future!
Ellie Freeman
3rd December 2024Such a brilliant project :)
Edward Ivor Parsons
3rd December 2024Happy planting!
deborahvankroo
3rd December 2024I love the idea of planting a forest as people benefit from it as well as plants and animals. I support Wildcat Haven, where Clandarrish Forest in Scotland is about to be logged. It is habitat to the world's rarest cat and these beautiful creatures are about to be wiped out. If only they had people like you instead of the Scottish government and Vattenfall.
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Rewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.
£50 or more
Send a Gift of Two Trees this Christmas
Looking for present ideas? For a donation of £50, we'll plant and care for two trees, one for you and one for your friend, family member or loved one. We'll send them a personalised card, plus you'll both have the option to join one of our planting or tree care days. When you make a donation, we'll be in touch to collect details.
N.B. this reward isn't linked to specific trees but a contribution towards our overall planting effort
£200 or more
0 of 10 claimedWild Isles Woodland experience evening - Jan 2025
Another Christmas present idea? An exclusive opportunity for you and your plus one/loved one to meet some of the key production team that made the Wild Isles series, including Series Producer Hilary Jeffkins. Over drinks and nibbles, join them to watch some amazing British wildlife sequences, followed by a Q&A to find out more about the behind the scenes making of the series. Tuesday 21st January 6:00 - 8:00 pm
£250 or more
9 of 50 claimedYour name on the FANT-astic Bench
The first 50 donors who give £250 will have their name added to a plaque on our Friends of Avon Needs Trees (FANT) bench! The exact position of the bench is to be confirmed but will overlook one of several stunning views over the Lower Chew Forest.
£300 or more
2 of 4 claimedMike Dilger - Dawn chorus bird walk - May 2025
Join Mike Dilger, the TV presenter and naturalist for an early morning bird walk to listen to the dawn chorus and look for birds in and around the ancient woodland at Lower Chew Forest. Mike lives in the Chew Valley so knows the area well and will share his encyclopaedic knowledge of British flora and fauna with you. The walk will be followed by breakfast and a chance to chat informally with Mike. An opportunity not to be missed!
Sun 11th May.
£1,500 or more
Business supporters
Our business rewards start from £1,500 up to sponsorship opportunities of significant features of the LCF site, such as a 2km walking loop. If you are a business looking to support the creation of Lower Chew Forest, please use the form linked on this page for more details or get in touch with the team via the Avon Needs Trees website.
£5,000 or more
Sponsor a Large Canopy Tree
For donations of £5,000 or above, you will have to opportunity of sponsoring one tree in the woodland pasture area of the Lower Chew Forest. These will be standalone broadleaf, large canopy trees positioned in a beautiful pasture, also offering shelter to grazing animals in heat or bad weather.
A small plaque near the base of the tree will be offered to mark the sponsorship. Please note that these areas will be planted in the winter of 25/26.
£10,000 or more
Individual donations over £10,000
For individuals who are aligned with our mission and willing to donate over £10,000, we are offering the opportunity to partner with us. Partnership funding is critical in helping us establish Lower Chew Forest and leaving a legacy for future generations. If you are an individual and would like to discuss making a more significant contribution, please use the form linked on this page or get in touch with the team via the Avon Needs Trees website.
£75 or more
10 of 10 claimedEarly Supporter - Lower Chew Forest Tour with CEO
You and your plus one will join Mark Funnell, Chair of Trustees of Avon Needs Trees for a tour of Lower Chew Forest. This will be followed by a cream tea in the farmhouse garden. Mark is Communications and Campaigns Director at the National Trust, and formerly at both DEFRA and the Environment Agency so expect lively and wide ranging conversations on farming, climate change, heritage and of course woodland creation! Sunday 27th April 2:00 - 4:30
£100 or more
12 of 12 claimedForaging Day with Fred Gillam
The first 12 supporters who give £100 or more will be invited on an exclusive foraging day around Lower Chew Forest with Fred Gillam from the Wild Side of Life. Come and spend a day at Lower Chew Forest in late spring and forage for exciting seasonal wild food ingredients with Fred. He will show you how to use them to make food and drink, to enjoy together.
£125 or more
6 of 6 claimedLower Chew Forest tour and tea with Mark Funnell
You and your plus one will join Mark Funnell, Chair of Trustees of Avon Needs Trees for a tour of Lower Chew Forest. This will be followed by a cream tea in the farmhouse garden. Mark is Communications and Campaigns Director at the National Trust, and formerly at both DEFRA and the Environment Agency so expect lively and wide ranging conversations on farming, climate change, heritage and of course woodland creation! Sunday 27th April 2:00 - 4:30