Street Trees for Living
@STfLLondon
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Award-winning charity working with residents to transform urban areas with street trees, to improve the environment of the London Borough of Lewisham & beyond.
Lewisham, London, UK
Joined April 2015
๐ฝ๏ธOur chair Xanthe Mosley on why planting and looking after #streettrees, with the help of our partners and hundreds of volunteers, is not only a legacy for the future but can give joy and #eco benefits quickly. ๐ณ๐๐ You can read more about Xanthe here: https://t.co/fUMUTUvXIl
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We have a new website! ๐ณ๐ฅ๏ธ Take a look and let us know what you think.๐ฃ๏ธ๐ #environment #trees
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Meet our #volunteers! ๐ค Raj Joneja is one of our trustees. ๐ค๐ณHis background in finance is very helpful to the charity. ๐ถ๐ He enjoys the range of people he meets in the role, & to those thinking of volunteering, says: "Put your head above the parapet, you won't regret it!"๐
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We have a 97% survival rate because we will only plant trees where we have a commitment to water regularly from someone living or working close by. This is essential!
Housebuilders in England may be made to look after trees they plant
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Housebuilders in England may be made to look after trees they plant
theguardian.com
Minister says aftercare must be included in targets, after concerns from woodland experts that many trees are dying
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We are trying to help with this in London along with hundreds of volunteers! ๐
From tree planting to โsponge citiesโ: why nature-based solutions are crucial to fighting the climate crisis
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So well done! We are so lucky to have you as a partner organisation. Huge thanks to all the volunteers who keep our trees thriving. The planting is the east bit!
Weโre really pleased to report that the results of this yearโs tree audit show our #trees are thriving despite climate conditions. ๐๐ณ๐ฅณ Our volunteers audited a record 524 trees & again weโve achieved a survival rate of 97%!! To find out how visit our website ๐#environment
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Weโre really pleased to report that the results of this yearโs tree audit show our #trees are thriving despite climate conditions. ๐๐ณ๐ฅณ Our volunteers audited a record 524 trees & again weโve achieved a survival rate of 97%!! To find out how visit our website ๐#environment
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What a difference plants and trees can make! ๐ฅณ
"We can't change our city. We are not Amsterdam!" #Vienna: 'hold my #Weisswein๐ฅ*' โKรถnigsegggasse (by @BirgitHebein) (*or 16er-Blech๐ฅซ if you prefer)
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โIf the bees disappear off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.โ #SaveTheBees #ActOnClimate #climateemergency #Climate #nature #GreenNewDeal #biodiversity
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Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests, study finds Mixed forests are more resilient to pests, diseases, and climatic disturbances, increasing carbon storage potential. https://t.co/3cLYXC2tyQ
phys.org
To slow the effects of climate change, conserve biodiversity, and meet the sustainable development goals, replanting trees is vital. Restored forests store carbon within the forest's soil, shrubs,...
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Kumari & Andrew sponsored this Magnolia in London SE26 last winter even though they both now live in Singapore! ๐ณ๐๐ฅฐ Our tree labels are important for communicating with our communities ๐ท๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ. Can tree guardians let us know asap if any need replacing.๐ #environment
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Definitely a good idea! ๐ก We have tree guardians who commit to water new street #trees for the first three years and audit their trees annually. We also have a maintenance/treecare team who monitor the health of our trees. ๐ณ๐ค๐ฉบ๐#environment
Government should target tree aftercare rather than planting, say UK experts
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Campaigning Works! Grey popular tree in Shoreham, West Sussex, due to be axed for block of flats is saved after developer amends plans to accomodate the tree The plan to fell the tree sparked outrage and protesters occupied it for more than 250 days. https://t.co/fPXmA1m1sg
theargus.co.uk
Plans have been approved to save a poplar tree which was going to be felled for a seven-storey block of flats.
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Great to see @LBofHounslow & @TfL starting construction on the next phase of Cycleway 9 - from Waterman's Park to Alexandra Rd (nr Morrisons). ๐ฒProtected cycleways on both sides of the road ๐ถโโ๏ธ2 new & 4 upgraded pedestrian crossings ๐Junction redesigned to improve safety
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The incredible Coath Balto! ๐
In 3 months we went from 1% of students biking to school to over 33% & that was with a $500 grant. Now imagine if we actually invested in walking & biking. #BikeBus
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Wetlands donโt care which direction the rain comes from โ ๏ธ They act as natural sponges and absorb excess rainwater, releasing it slowly rater than flooding. We need more of these habitats to protect our communities from flood damage.
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Urban greening in action. Bland & boring architecture is the norm these days, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Same buildings, different owners. One didn't bother much, the other demonstrates what a difference a few shrubs & trees can make. Where would you prefer to live &
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We've been helping make rainwater gardens to reduce flood risk in Lewisham schools identified on @educationgovuk's top 5% #flood risk list! ๐โ๏ธ The project also aims to reduce heat stress in the playgrounds while bringing joy to the children in their new green spaces. ๐ณ๐๐ฆ๐ฆโโฌ๐ฅณ
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Itโs easy to forget just how dangerous and hostile this junction used to be for anyone choosing to walk, wheel or cycle. #DulwichSquare is thankfully now transformed and enables so much healthy #activetravel. #ThrowbackThursday 1/2
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