A new campaign is launched to help Lake District woodlands recover from Storm Arwen.
It’s been almost a month since the storm ripped through Cumbria. Thousands of trees were felled causing terrible damage to woodlands across the county.
The Lake District Foundation’s Real Hedge Fund – which helps create and restore Cumbria’s hedgerows – will turn its focus to planting new trees and hedges lost in the storm.
Every £25 donated by individuals or businesses will help create one metre of biodiverse hedgerow or up to five saplings for replanting.
The charity will match-fund donations up to £5,000.
Sarah Swindley, CEO, Lake District Foundation, said: “You only have to walk around the county to see the scale of destruction to our woodlands following Storm Arwen.
“Our existing Real Hedge Fund campaign has been helping to restore Cumbria’s hedgerows. Given the impact of Storm Arwen, we are now extending that campaign to include replanting of trees felled in the storm.”
You can donate here: The Real Hedge Fund – Lake District Foundation
The Lake District Foundation has over 20 years experience working with local partners and is always looking for new ways to work together to help achieve its goals. Much of the money given away in grants is raised by local businesses.
If you would like to find out more, visit the charity’s website, www.lakedistrictfoundation.org/fundraising-in-your-business or contact steve.tonkin@lakedistrictfoundation.org.
