OUR MISSION
…connecting trees and people
STfL’s vision is to promote the concept that humans are not separate to nature, but are in fact a part of nature. In its simplest terms, when trees and people come together all parties benefit; people benefit immensely and tree survival rates rocket. This in turn creates future benefits for people, wildlife and the planet, resulting in an ongoing upward spiral.
By encouraging humans to welcome trees into their harsh, urban environment, and giving them agency to care for them to ensure that the trees have the best chance of survival, healthy relationships are formed. These relationships help us to feel at one with nature, which simultaneously gives us a sense of pride, a sense of connection and a sense of belonging in the world.
Charitable objectives
1. For public benefit
For the public benefit to promote the physical enhancement and beautification of publicly accessible spaces in such London Boroughs as the trustees shall determine, by the planting of trees and securing their guardianship.
2. Positive environmental impact
To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment for the public benefit, in particular by encouraging tree planting in publicly accessible spaces in such London Boroughs as the trustees shall determine to increase biodiversity and promote the benefits of a healthy relationship between trees and humans.
‘The School Trees Project gave us an opportunity to work together with our neighbours to create a tree-lined street outside Rathfern Primary. The children water the trees each week and do so with great enthusiasm! Looking after the trees and watching them grow makes them feel proud of the fact that they are helping to look after our planet.’
— Michelle Henderson-Vieira, Global Learning & Geography Lead, Rathfern Primary School.’