Ah, this was fun. The cake was delicious as well! ~IOMWT
Last planting cancelled!
As you have probably already guessed, our last planting scheduled for this Sunday is indeed cancelled.
On the bright side of things, we already have planted 3010 trees this year, making it our best first half year ever. This follows our best half year in total in late 2019.
We hope to get back into the green woodlands as soon as the crisis is over. Over the summer we hopefully will be taking care of some of our existing woodlands, depending on how long the situation goes on. From October we should plant trees again.
We hope that you stay mentally and physically strong in this challenging time - there is nothing more important than our health. This time might even provide an opportunity for reflection and personal development.
Well done, everyone. I’m so proud to serve our wonderful little charity. Stay safe 🌳 x
450 oak, downy birch, pine and other tree saplings planted.
I hate to be the one to say it as you guys do d Good work but... social distancing 🤷♂️ help stop the spread
What a great day to plant trees👍💕🌞🌱☺!
We are very sad to have learnt that our long time friend and former director of the Isle of Man Woodland Trust - Lawrence Rea - has passed away. Lawrence was one of the warmest hearted humans we could have hoped to meet, a true environmentalist and as many would testify, a world class hugger.
Our sincere condolences and love are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Rest easy, Lawrence. You were brilliant 🌳 ~IOMWT
😥 He had such a big heart! Lots of love and hugs to those of you who were close to him.💚
This is so desperately sad. Lawrence was such a sweetheart and I always loved spending time with him at our plantings. Sending love and big squashy hugs to all who knew him xxx
Lawrence made time for anybody who passionately cared for our Manx environment ... I treasure my conversations with him ... he will be hugely missed . Thoughts are with his family & friends at this sad time 💚🌿 xx
Shocked to hear this- condolences from us to family and friends. Happy eternal planting Lawrence. Kirsty, Stefan and Eden.
Very shocked and saddened by this news met Lawrence on a few occasions & he was so lovely x
So very sad, I had the pleasure of meeting Lawrence quite a few years ago when I joined the iom woodland trust such a nice person 😥
A lovely guy, very sad news. RIP Lawrence.
How sad! RIP Lawrence. Thoughts are with your family & friends xx
So sad to hear this news R.I.P. big man ☹️
Very sad news 🙂
Very sad news.
Very sad news. Rest in peace x
Sincere condolences 💕🙏🏻
Very sad news ..R.I.P. 🌹
So sad to here this He was a pure gentlemen.
Best hugger I’ve ever met. Such a brilliant all round guy
So sad, a really lovely human.
RIP big guy!
Tree plantings are still going ahead on the next Sundays. Tree planting is an outdoor activity with usually at least two metres distance between persons.
We will have a bottle of hand sanitiser with us. Please wash your hands before you leave your house and after the planting event.
If you have high temperature or a dry cough, please stay at home.
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Sunday 22/03 from 10.30 am - Port Cornaa
This Sunday we will plant at our new site by beautiful Port Cornaa. We planted over 200 trees so far directly next to the beach in the sun last Sunday, which was a blast. We aspire to plant 500-600 trees in total.
Due to the virus our attendance numbers might be lower with the same number of trees to go in so we need every healthy person.
The site is easy compared to our last plantings, the land is flat and mud free. A good number of pebbles are in the ground though.
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The plantings tend to last two or so hours and there will be coffee and tea afterwards. We understand that some people have busy Sundays and need to leave earlier which is absolutely no problem – we welcome every person who takes part! Don't worry if you have never planted a tree in your life - we will show you how to do it!
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All you need to bring is suitable clothing including shoes, everything else will be provided. If you have gardening gloves bring them along but we can also provide them for you.
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A car park is available at the beach.
If you would like or can offer a lift, just write a comment below - savings petrol and carbon emissions.
If you have trouble finding the way or some other urgent messages, please call or message Falk 439959.
A google maps link for navigation is below
goo.gl/maps/6ijoDLTP7oi4jzho6
I'll be there this week
We will be there - Chris & Karina Hobbs
June Roberts
Charlie Tuson Kelly Tuson
Wendy Jones Mark Jones
Sunday 15/03 from 10.30 am - Port Cornaa
This Sunday we will plant at a new site by Port Cornaa. Including next week's event, 500-600 trees will be put into good manx soil.
It should be very easy compared to our last plantings, the land is flat and mud free.
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The plantings tend to last two or so hours and there will be coffee and tea afterwards. We understand that some people have busy Sundays and need to leave earlier which is absolutely no problem – we welcome every person who takes part! Don't worry if you have never planted a tree in your life - we will show you how to do it!
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All you need to bring is suitable clothing including shoes, everything else will be provided. If you have gardening gloves bring them along but we can also provide them for you.
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A car park is available at the beach.
If you would like or can offer a lift, just write a comment below - savings petrol and carbon emissions.
If you have trouble finding the way or some other urgent messages, please call or message Falk 439959.
A google maps link for navigation is below
goo.gl/maps/6ijoDLTP7oi4jzho6
Two spaces from Douglas/Onchan/Laxey are available in my car
Kathryn Sharman
Charlie Tuson
Liz Atzori Terryb Onholiday
John Quayle
Rakie Bennett
Crikey you are not half working hard, well done from South Yorkshire.
350 saplings were planted in a very impressive hill battle, overcoming steep slopes and rocky underground formations. 1770 trees in total were planted on the sloc. With the sloc plantings finished this season, the next two Sundays we will be at Port Cornaa - a much easier planting close to the coast.
Great Work! Well done and thank you!
Job well done to all involved 👍
Thank you to all of you
Amazing job!!
Mandy Byrne when I’m home !!!
200 oaks saplings were planted this morning by the Isle of Man's medical society. It is splendid to have such dedicated people who look after our health and improve our environment in their time off.
Sunday 08/03/2020 10.30 am - Rushen
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This Sunday we try to finish our planting at Rushen commissioners' site with a whopping 350 trees to plant. After last Sunday's 303 saplings, can we establish a new site record?
The Rushen parish commissioners have been one of the first local authorities to declare a climate emergency and now follow through on their pledge by reforesting some of their land holdings. Our aim is to plant more than 1,500 trees in total on the site. So far we have planted ~1423 saplings in five sessions. If we manage to plant 350 more, it will bring us up to 1773!
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Difficulty will be intermediate - while most people should manage to plant at the bottom of the site, children and elderly people might struggle.
The site is likely going to be wet after rain in the last days. As the bracken will grow high in the summer, it is important to clear the bracken roots away so that the trees are planted into clear soil.
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Parking is only available along the road but there should be enough room for a good number of vehicles.
If you would like a lift, let us know where you are coming from and we might be able to organise something.
A map with pin is attached, this google maps link might also help with navigation:
www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.1072181,-4.727924,328m/data=!3m1!1e3
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The plantings tend to last for two to three hours and we share coffee and tea afterwards. All you need to bring is dirt proof and warm clothing, including shoes. Please take into consideration that the site might be wet after the rain in the last days. If you can bring gardening gloves, a flask of hot water and a cup for coffee/tea along it would be a help but we can also provide them for you.
Charlie Dee
It's looking amazing. Congratulations and thanks to all involved.
Result?
Smiley, happy planters feeling justifiably accomplished after another day fighting climate change by planting trees in the Isle of Man. Our volunteers rule! ~IOMWT
What a team! 🌳🌳🌳
