Summer News 2026

A year to be proud of.

As we head into summer, we're incredibly proud of what we've achieved together. Thanks to the support of our clients, we planted 20,000 trees over the winter across our character-packed partner projects here in the UK. These aren't just numbers on a page - they're thriving landscapes that will lock away carbon, support wildlife and leave a lasting legacy.

We feel that one of the things that makes the projects special is that they're yours to experience. If you'd ever like to visit the trees you've helped fund, we'd be delighted to welcome you. The invitation extends to funders to come and join planting days. There's something joyful about sinking roots into ground with like minded folk.

Our Green Marshalls have been busy on shoots, helping productions boost their recycling and sustainability efforts. And we're extremely excited to introduce Carbon Aware People - the new subscription-based sister platform to CAP. It opens the door for individuals and businesses to collectively fund vital carbon-sequestering projects in the UK, from woodland creation to peat restoration, making it easier than ever for everyone to play their part.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Jacky

Impact Highlights 2026

20,000

CAP TREES PLANTED OVER THE 25/26 WINTER PLANTING SEASON

Planting at Ham Hill Nov 2025

15 PROJECTS FUNDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF COMMUNITIES & SMALL HOLDERS

Planting day Somerset Jan 2025

1000+ tonnes

SEQUESTERING POTENTIAL OF THE TREES OVER THEIR GROWING LIVES

Beech Tree Autumn colours

6 MORE PRODUCTIONS WITH CAP CONSULTANT & GREEN MARSHALLING SERVICES

CAP Green MarshalTimis on location

Sept 12, on the trail of dormice at Ham Hill Country Park

Dormouse Box at Ham Hill

Wood Mouse Nest

Young Wood Mouse in nest box

4,100 Trees to EADHA in Scotland

4,100 CAP trees will be planted this season by our partners at Eadha at two projects in Renfrewshire in Scotland. The first will rewild the borders of 4.5 hectares of conifer plantation for the benefit of wildlife and walkers; the second will reforest an area of former rough pasture. Tree species include Scots Pine, Sessile Oak, Downy Birch, Alder, Hazel, Rowan, Eared Willow, Juniper & Aspen.

Specialists at cloning Aspen

Eadha are dedicated to the propagation and planting of aspen trees across Scotland. From their nursery in Renfrewshire, they manage the national collection of aspen clones, producing thousands to support woodland creation and restoration projects. Aspen is uncommon because it flowers irregularly and is irresistible to sheep and deer. As a social enterprise, Eadha brings together community volunteers, corporate teams and people of all ages to take part in hands-on planting days. Site visits are always welcome.

Gathering Seeds for planting in the Caledonian Forest

This Winter, 6,500 CAP trees will start life in Scotland, gathered and cultivated by our partners at Trees for Life, ready for planting in the Highlands in due course.

In Sept & Oct, this year's seeds were gathered from the Highlands & Western Isles by volunteers led by Roz Birch. Gathering seeds locally means the species’ area-specific genetics will persist. This makes the plants resilient to disease and will give them the best chance of withstanding the effects of climate change.

These particular seeds have been taken to Dundreggan Nursery, South of Inverness, where they will be kept in conditions to stimulate germination over the course of one to two winters. They will then be grown into healthy young plants, ready for planting in the once great Caledonian Forest.

Photos © Laure Corbe

Alongside planting at a number of school sites across Liverpool this winter, we will also be planting our 1,180 trees at the Higher Wych project, an exciting opportunity to expand and diversify local woodland.

Here, our partners working at the Mersey Forest, will be using a range of planting methods, from traditional and natural regeneration to black poplar, Miyawakimicro-woodland and hedge creation. The new planting will extend Scholars Wood, forming a richer mosaic of habitats that boosts biodiversity, strengthens connectivity and builds resilience for the future.

Work will also include creating ponds, scrapes and bunds to aid natural flood management, improve the public right of way, and safeguard the site’s historic features within open spaces.

Planting 1,180 trees in the Mersey Forest.

This project has been funded by Left Bank Pictures.

Planting 5,000 trees at the Forest of Marston Vale in Bedfordshire

Once an Industrial Landscape

Transformed by

Woodland Creation

@ Martin Rogers

Now enjoyed by 250,000 people each year

Breathing new life into old woodland

In 2022 & 23, thanks to our funders, CAP planted 6,500 trees at The Forest of Marston Vale in Bedfordshire. We are now planting a further 5,000 in January 2026 as part of a project to revitalise the Holcot and Reynolds Woods.

The project is largely funded by Mother & Uber.

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