We’ve been shortlisted for the Great British Wildlife Restoration competition!

We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for the Great British Wildlife Restoration competition; A new, one-off award scheme that recognises the incredible work being done to restore native species in the country.

The My Tree, Our Forest Welsh Government Campaign

We’re so proud to be recognised for playing our part in the My Tree, Our Forest project. This ambitious project was formulated by the Welsh Government, Coed Cymru and Llais y Goedwig to offer a free tree to every household in Wales to plant in their garden or surrounding green spaces. Hundreds of dedicated volunteers worked hard to distribute tree saplings to hubs across the country.

We acted as a distribution hub for South Pembrokeshire and gave away around 2000 saplings to local residents and guests, with the help of volunteers and staff. Remaining trees were planted on our own nature reserves at the park on behalf of those that didn’t have a suitable area to plant one.

2000 saplings were given to Welsh residents as part of the campaign

The Great British Wildlife Restoration, inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s Wild Isles BBC TV series, has been organised by BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums). It will shine a spotlight on some of the amazing work taking place to tackle the drastic decline of our native species and will urge politicians to act now for our nature.

We’ve been shortlisted!

We join 22 other shortlisted projects. Collectively these projects have helped thousands of animals, habitats and ecosystems, as well as inspiring thousands of people with their stories. Species being helped include red squirrels, oysters, and glow worms!

“We have an extraordinary shortlist of projects. They demonstrate that zoos and aquariums are not just saving exotic species, but supporting wildlife on our doorstep. We have to treasure the nature we have and help it thrive. It should be widely known that BIAZA zoos and aquariums are doing just that. It’s a source of hope and something we can all be proud of.” – Dr Jo Judge, CEO of BIAZA

We’ve been shortlisted with 22 other projects

A new report shows British wildlife is in decline and needs serious help. The State of Nature report showed 1,500 native species are at risk of being lost and 1 in 6 species are at risk of extinction.

We helped give the residents of Wales the opportunity to plant their own tree

“We’re so pleased we could help Coed Cymru and the Welsh Government to give everyone in Wales the opportunity to plant their own tree and being the busiest distribution hub in Wales. The scheme was a great chance to talk to local residents and discuss our love for nature and the struggles it is facing.” – Jack Gradidge, our Conservation Officer

The winner will have received the most votes from supportive Members of Parliament or Members of the House of Lords. Supporters of Folly Farm can get involved by asking their politicians to vote for the My Tree, Our Forest project and help spread the word of the work being done to help nature thrive.