Restoring Nature Across the UK
At Climategames, we believe that positive environmental change starts with action. And sometimes, the most meaningful actions are those that will benefit the planet for generations to come.
We're proud to be supporting the planting of 1,000 native trees in the UK, helping restore important natural habitats, improve biodiversity and create a healthier environment for the future.
Working alongside our environmental project partners, we've identified three exciting opportunities to make this impact happen.
Three projects. One shared goal: restoring nature.
Our 1,000 trees will support one of three carefully selected UK restoration projects:
1. Restoring historic hedgerows in the New Forest
Helping bring historic hedgerows back to life in one of England's most celebrated natural landscapes. Hedgerows provide essential habitats for wildlife, create natural corridors for species to move between habitats and play an important role in supporting biodiversity.
2. Creating new hedgerows in Burford
On the Gloucestershire–Oxfordshire border, this project will focus on creating and planting new native hedgerows. These living boundaries provide food and shelter for wildlife, connect fragmented habitats and help strengthen the local ecosystem.
3. Creating native woodland in Stirling, Scotland
Supporting the creation of new native woodland in Scotland, helping establish habitats for wildlife, improve biodiversity and contribute to a more resilient natural environment.
Each project offers a different way to support nature, but all share the same ambition: restoring the UK's natural environment.
Why native trees matter
The projects use native saplings, typically between 40–60cm tall, including species such as oak, hawthorn, field maple and crab apple.
These trees are selected because they are naturally suited to the UK's environment and provide valuable resources for native wildlife.
Interestingly, planting hedgerows and planting woodland can deliver different environmental benefits.
Hedgerows act as important wildlife corridors, connecting habitats and providing shelter and food. Woodland, meanwhile, creates larger, continuous habitats that support a diverse range of plants, insects, birds and mammals.
Both play an equally important role in supporting biodiversity and delivering wider ecosystem benefits.
In hedgerows, trees are typically managed to maintain the structure of the hedge, with a mature tree allowed to spread approximately every 10 metres. Although they are often smaller than woodland trees, hedgerow trees can have longer lifespans.
An impact that grows over time
Tree planting isn't an overnight solution. Each sapling represents the beginning of something that will develop and grow over many years.
As these trees mature, they will help create habitats, support wildlife, improve landscape connectivity and contribute to healthier ecosystems.
The 1,000 trees funded through Climategames will be planted throughout the UK planting season, turning activity and engagement into a tangible environmental contribution.
Turning activity into positive environmental action
At Climategames, our mission is to connect sport, businesses and communities with meaningful environmental projects.
We make it easier for organisations to turn participation, engagement and everyday activity into positive action for the planet.
This project is another example of how businesses can support practical environmental restoration while creating a legacy that extends far beyond their immediate operations.
1,000 trees. Three potential restoration projects. One healthier planet.
Because a healthier Earth isn't something we can achieve tomorrow. It's something we need to start building today.
Find out how Climategames can help your organisation turn activity into positive environmental impact.
