The Oakupy Project 2021 Article
The Arkbound Foundation is a charity that aims to widen access to literature andimprove diversity within publishing. We run projects that empower people fromdisadvantaged backgrounds and deprived communities to get their voices heard. We are environmental activists who are always looking for ways in which positive climate action can be championed by local communities. Earlier in the year we announced our tree planting project ‘The Oakupy Project’ was back for its second year.
By partnering up in this way, we are now not only offering 1,000 oaks free of charge but also 330 each of birch, silver birch and alder!
Well, we are excited to say it’s not only back, but its grown!
With this environmental initiative, we will create even more pockets of green space around Bristol and the South West that we can all enjoy. We want to encourage everyone, from all walks of life, to get outside and plant some trees. Interested in being involved? We’d love to hear from you! Email: Ellie@arkfound.org
For those who missed it, last year’s project offered native oak trees free of charge to community groups, schools, organisations, and individuals to plant and care for. Between us, we managed to plant 1,000 trees across Bristol and the South West. This year we have teamed up with the wonderful Bristol Tree Forum. Bristol Tree Forum are a group of volunteers who are dedicated toprotecting and increasing the tree canopy cover of Bristol’s Urban Forest.
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Anyone in Bristol and the South West are welcome to request free trees. They wil become available for collection around m-December. We are also able to provide guards and canes for trees that will be planted in areas where the trees are at risk from being eaten by animals or trampled on.
To keep up-to-date with Arkbound’s projects, follow them on Twitter: @ArkboundUk, Instagram: @ArkboundUK and Facebook: @Arkbound.
