In Great Britain, efforts to revive and expand the temperate Rainforests that once thrived along the western coast are underway. Leading this green initiative, the Devon Wildlife Trust plans to plant more than 100 thousand trees in southwest England, to increase existing woodlands that are currently facing extinction. This project is part of a broader movement by the national trust aimed at reclaiming Britain’s lost rainforests.
These ecosystems, also known as Atlantic or Celtic Rainforests, are home to unique species of trees, plants, lichens, and fungi, along with an array of birds and mammals, all thriving in the area’s humidity and high rainfall. The restoration of these forests carries multiple benefits beyond biodiversity conservation.
They play a critical role in purifying air and water and ultimately creating spaces for public enjoyment and recreation. Various community groups, smaller environmental trusts, and local primary schools are actively engaging in tree-planting activities across numerous sites, demonstrating a collective effort to rejuvenate these vital natural habitats
