Vote for Lang Craigs
The Woodland Trust Scotland, part of the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity wants your vote.
The Trust’s project at Lang Craigs has been shortlisted by the EOG Association of Conservation for a coveted prize of 30,000 Euros. In association with Trail Magazine, members of the public are being encouraged to vote for the one they deem to be most eco-worthy.
In 2009, the Trust launched an ambitious fundraising campaign to acquire 240 hectares of land at Lang Craigs. The site offers an amazing opportunity to secure this hidden gem and fulfil its ambition to create a woodland legacy for future generations.
Years of neglect have degraded its natural environment, however, the site offers fantastic opportunities for native woodland creation and community involvement with the promise of accessible green space not only for nearby Dumbarton, but for the wider area of Glasgow and the West.
Rebecca Whitley, Woodland Trust Scotland Project Officer, said:” If we receive enough votes, the prize money would give our appeal a much needed boost. The appeal has received a great response from the local community – but we still have a long way to go before we reach our target. Therefore, I urge you and all your friends to vote for the project - its really simple – so please vote today.”
To vote visit http://www.livefortheoutdoors.com Voting remains open until midnight on Wednesday 10th February.
Notes to editors
For media enquiries contact:
Jacqui Morris on 01355 578777 or mobile 07979 706675 alternatively call The Woodland Trust Press Office on 01476 581121, e-mail
media@woodlandtrust.org.ukThe Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. It has 300,000 members and supporters.
The Trust has three key aims: i) to enable the creation of more native woods and places rich in trees ii) to protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future iii) to inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees
Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres). Access to its sites is free.
In 1984, the Trust acquired its first wood in Scotland. In the last 25 years the Trust has increased its holdings in Scotland it now owns 80 sites across Scotland covering 8,500 hectares. Further news can be accessed via this website.