"The RSA is extremely proud of its 18th century achievement of arranging the planting of over 50 million trees. This new initiative which was launched in our 250th anniversary year is designed to celebrate that achievement and to provide a lasting legacy for the future."
"Over one given year; one hectare of mature woodland will absorb the carbon emissions of 100 average family cars."
A large beech tree can provide enough oxygen for the daily requirement of ten people.
Trees can save up to 10% of energy consumption through their moderation of the local climate.
Over one given year; one hectare of mature woodland will absorb the carbon emissions of 100 average family cars.
Wood continues to be one of the best renewable materials, yet 85% of the all timber used in the UK is imported.
Trees have a positive effect on neighbourhoods and communities and can contribute to inward investment in these areas.
It is estimated that the average person in the UK consumes the equivalent of 12 trees a year. This present rate of world consumption is unsustainable and yet trees are vital to our life on earth.
Trees touch everyone's lives and are particularly important in today's period of climate change. They are the longest living and largest organisms on the planet.
