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WE ALL HAVE A PART TO PLAY!
The creation of The National Forest can be sensibly regarded as a move in the right direction. Supporting the Forest, in any way, is a worthwhile step to take towards reducing atmospheric carbon. However, mitigation is only part of the solution. We all need to choose a less energy-consuming lifestyle if the effects of global warming are to be confronted.


You can help to support the creation of The National Forest!

  • Give an unusual gift, or mark a special occasion and help create the National Forest – find out about Plant a tree!
  • Involve your business or work colleagues – find out about the Business Benefits.
  • Are you a landowner? Find out about grants to create a woodland! View The Tender Scheme.

Locking up our Carbon

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Locking up our Carbon in The National Forest

Your GuideWelcome to 'Locking up our Carbon in The National Forest'.

Climate change is a growing concern for many people.  This section describes how supporting the creation of The National Forest is one of many positive steps you could take towards reducing the effects of climate change.”

In this section you can navigate your guide (the little guy to the right) around the main board, shown on the left of the screen.

You can click on the tiles on the board or click on the links below this introduction.

Next: The Carbon Cycle

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More information

The Carbon Trust has published a ‘Carbon Footpinting’ guide that provides a simple background to how a carbon footprint is calculated and offers advice to businesses and public sector organisations on how to assess their total carbon impact. There is a free advice line on 0800 085 2005 and more information on their website.

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