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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Stc Bahrain joins forces with Chalhoub & Buhindi W.L.L. for "Trees for Life" Initiative
Manama, Bahrain: stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, joins forces with Chalhoub & Buhindi W.L.L. to support its ongoing "Trees for Life" initiative. As part of the partnership, Chalhoub & Buhindi W.L.L. has pledged to plant 1,000 trees across the Kingdom. The 'Trees for Life' initiative demonstrates stc Bahrain's commitment to preserve the environment and combat climate change in line with the the National Afforestation Plans to double the number of trees in Bahrain by 2035. Sh. Zeyad Al Khalifa, Chief Government Affairs Officer at stc Bahrain, said: 'At stc Bahrain, we are deeply committed to advancing sustainability and driving positive environmental change. Through initiatives like 'Trees for Life,' we aim to create tangible environmental impact while inspiring organizations and individuals to join us in taking action. We would like to thank Chalhoub Group for partnering with us which reflects our shared values and dedication to leaving a positive legacy for future generations.' Lamees Qasem, Managing Director of Chalhoub& Buhindi W.L.L., added: 'We are proud to collaborate with stc Bahrain on this meaningful project. Planting 1,000 trees is a step toward creating a healthier, more sustainable environment, and it reflects Chalhoub Group's ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.' stc Bahrain's 'Trees for Life' campaign was launched in 2021, in collaboration with the Supreme Council for Environment and the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship.
CTV News
17-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Hundreds of new trees planted in Calgary's Nose Creek Park
Five hundred new trees are transforming West Nose Creek Park thanks to dozens of volunteers who took part in the first of several planting events on Tuesday. 'There's an old adage that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is now,' said Amy Lester with the Arbor Day Foundation. The non-profit is collaborating with the City of Calgary, Trees for Life and Amazon. By the end of spring, there will be 2,000 new trees filling in gaps in the tree canopy in that area. says this will move the needle on the city's goal of expanding the urban canopy to 16 per cent from 8.25 per cent. 'We're seeing, at least in the Fahrenheit scale, that trees can lower the temperature by around 10 degrees in cities,' said Lester. '(Trees) are a natural tool to be able to address a lot of the air pollution issue that we're seeing, the heat of course, and just like the general well-being and health of citizens within our cities.' Mike Hurley, the development director for Trees for Life, says the Hero Forest is also an important part of this initiative. Trees are planted and dedicated to heroes, including first responders, health-care workers, military personnel and firefighters. 'Trees are the heroes of the urban environment,' says Hurley, adding this makes the forest a fitting tribute. Since 2015, the charity has planted 76,950 trees in Alberta. If you want to learn more about 'planting the right tree, in the right place, for the right reason, and looking at your climatic zone and seeing what kinds of trees are going to be best in your area,' Lester says you can visit the Arbor Day Foundation website.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lynx likely to predate on sheep and lambs if reintroduced, study finds
Lynx are likely to prey on sheep and lambs if they are reintroduced in Scotland but could bring environmental and economic benefits, according to a report. Scotland's National Lynx Discussion found that sheep and other small livestock in or near wooded areas are more vulnerable to such predation. It suggested an effective management system could include paying farmers for losses and co-existence, with relocation or lethal control as 'necessary components' of any framework to manage the issue. The report also found that lynx could have a 'significant' impact on gamebirds in places where the species come into contact, though they are unlikely to play a major part in the animals' diet at a national level. But it found there is 'sufficient quantity and quality of habitat' in Scotland to support a viable lynx population. And the report said that the predators, while not a 'silver bullet', could help with deer population control and could help other species. The report outlines conclusions and recommendations agreed following a nine-month discussion which involved 53 stakeholders including farming and landowner organisations, gamekeepers, conservationists, foresters and tourism operators. The National Lynx Discussion was organised by the Lynx to Scotland partnership which is assessing the feasibility of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to the Scottish Highlands for the first time in about 1,300 years. Steve Micklewright, chief executive of Trees for Life and a member of the stakeholder group, said: 'We met 12 times for over 50 hours in total. Deep and extensive discussions allowed us to learn lessons from lynx reintroductions in Europe, assess possible impacts if lynx are returned to Scotland, and recommend key actions to avoid or manage potential problems. 'While not everyone who took part supports the return of lynx, we now have a clear understanding of what needs to be put in place if a reintroduction is to happen. 'The Lynx to Scotland partnership must now work out if and how the recommendations can be delivered, and take that out to local consultation when we have clear proposals.' When considering the impact on deer populations the report said that lynx could help achieve a more 'natural balance of species' within the ecosystem, though noted that they are unlikely to replace culling by humans or the impact of weather. They may also have a positive impact on species of conservation concern such as capercaillie, black grouse and wildcats by preying on 'mesopredators', particularly foxes. The report acknowledged that there might be 'some concern around the public safety aspect of having a large carnivore in the landscape.' However, it noted that lynx are 'secretive animals which are rarely encountered by humans in the wild in their current natural range' and said there are no recorded instances of healthy lynx attacking people. The report stated that lynx pose no realistic threat to humans and said the predators 'should not discourage anyone from letting their children play in the woods'. It also noted that despite their elusive nature the presence of lynx could boost income from tourism. Evidence from Europe suggests that merely the knowledge that a large carnivore exists in the landscape is enough to increase visitor numbers and significantly increase tourism income, according to the report. Any reintroduction of lynx would need approval from the Scottish Government, which would follow ecological assessments and a full public consultation. Stakeholder group member Andrew Bauer, who has experience of species reintroduction policy in Scotland, said: 'Our recommendations aim to address the fact that we agreed there could be negative impacts on some rural livelihoods if lynx were reintroduced without proper checks and balances to prevent problems or manage them.' Lynx to Scotland is a partnership between Trees for Life, Scotland: The Big Picture and the Lifescape Project.
The National
08-05-2025
- General
- The National
Scottish rewilding initiative launches as new independent charity
Affric Highlands has committed to restoring 20,000 hectares of land for nature, people and the climate over the next 30 years. The charity, which includes local people and landowners, aims to protect and recover peatlands, rivers and forests. It has operated as a joint venture led by Trees for Life with support and advice from Rewilding Europe. Its efforts will also focus on sustainable fishing, farming, timber and wildlife tourism to create a network of businesses supported by rewilding and supporting the environment further. READ MORE: Pro-republic rally returns to Edinburgh this weekend Affric Highland looks to cover more than 700 square miles of connected landholdings from Loch Ness to Kintail on the west coast, with the charity's area is centred on Glen Affric in Beauly. Stephanie Kiel, Affric Highlands's executive director, said: 'Affric Highlands is a community focused vision of hope. 'It's hugely inspiring to be setting out as a new charity on this ambitious 30-year journey to take large-scale nature recovery to a new level. 'We want to create new opportunities and real benefits for local landowners, communities and rural economies, so nature, people and livelihoods can all thrive together.' A statesman from the charity added: "The region is stunningly beautiful but largely ecologically damaged, with much land degraded following centuries of deforestation and overgrazing. "The globally unique Caledonian forest has been reduced to isolated fragments. Damage to peatlands means they are emitting rather than absorbing carbon. Lochs and rivers are depleted of salmon. "This damage to the natural world means the region now supports fewer people than it could – limiting people's opportunities for sustainable land-based jobs, and undermining sustainable agriculture which depends on functioning natural processes." The charity's partnerships cover 58,000 hectares of land curated by 19 local landowners. The individual landholdings are free to decide what benefits their land so solutions can be tailored to the landscape's specific needs. Trees For Life has been aiding Affric Highlands since the 1990s. The charity's chief executive, Steve Micklewright (above), said: 'Affric Highlands's success so far has brought us to the point where it can now begin a new era as an independent charity. 'This is fantastic news for breathing new life into the Highlands through rewilding.' Trees For Life cares for a 10,000-acre estate in Dundreggan, Glenmoriston which is where the world's first rewilding centre was founded – Dundreggan Rewilding Centre. They have pushed for planting native tree species like the Scots pine in Glen Affric which has brought wildlife back to its former home Affric Highlands became the ninth member of Rewilding Europe's coalition of rewilding sites in September 2021. Frans Schepers, Rewilding Europe's executive director, said Affric Highlands will 'enrich the social fabric and wildlife of these glens and hills, while inspiring the growth of landscape-scale rewilding across Europe too'. Rewilding Europe covers ecologically precious areas such as the Danube Delta, Romania's Southern Carpathians and the Iberian Highlands in Spain.
