Environmental Protection and Nature Conservation
This page is intended to be a community forum for the sharing of information and ideas to enable the community or individuals to contribute to preserving the local environment and ecology and achieving wider objectives in driving towards a net-zero economy. If you would like to upload an initiative or an article of interest to this page please contact the site's webmaster, Rachel Facey at weblanreathpc@gmail.com.
Cornwall Energy Plus
Contact Low Carbon Team on the following link: Contact Low Carbon Team - Community Energy Plus to complete the online form, or telephone: 0800 954 1956
Our team provide free, expert, independent advice and support for homeowners, landlords, businesses and communities looking to use energy better, to enjoy energy efficient homes as part of a more sustainable, low carbon future.
Our advisers are available to help you between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Face-to-face advice at our office in Truro is strictly by appointment only. We are closed on weekends and bank holidays.
Message from Claire Wallerstein:
I just wanted to get in touch quickly to let you know about an opportunity to see #ClimateScam?, the new film from charity Cornwall Climate Care.
With disinformation and lies ever-more present on social media (not just in the field of climate), there really could not be a better time to challenge your preconceptions by watching this important film and joining the post-film discussion.
Following sell-out launch screenings last month, we have another opportunity to watch this on Jan 16 at Calstock Arts followed by Q&A with the filmmakers, leading climate scientists and activists. Please click here for more information and booking link.
#ClimateScam? synopsis
As the world faces increasingly devastating climate-related disasters, why do so many people believe that the climate crisis is nothing more than a hoax? In this eye-opening documentary, Jaz, a young mobile hairdresser and TikTok-savvy Gen-Zer, embarks on a journey to uncover the truth.
#ClimateScam? follows her as she visits everyone from climate scientists to climate sceptics, looking at how misinformation and conspiracy theories are affecting climate scientists, young people – and potentially our ability to tackle the biggest challenge that humans have ever faced.
Audience testimonials
‘A thought-provoking dive into the murky waters of climate misinformation that grips our online spaces. By
blending the science with a heartfelt exploration of human behaviour, #ClimateScam?
‘I loved the film....what a great piece of thoughtful commentary....’
‘Such a timely film. #ClimateScam? presented an honest investigation into misinformation about climate change, with real insights into how this can become so widespread. Fascinating and thought-provoking, well worth watching and sharing with friends.’
‘We simply cannot afford to ignore this urgent issue, and #ClimateScam? is a vital call to action for us all.'
Pick up a free tree to plant for National Tree Week
Thousands of free tree saplings are being given away starting from this month as residents are encouraged to plant trees, increase nature in their communities and contribute to a carbon neutral Cornwall.
The Forest for Cornwall team are behind the initiative which will start during National Tree Week from November 23 to December 1 and continue throughout the planting season.
All the saplings have been supplied free of charge by construction company Morgan Sindall through Cornwall Council’s Local Investment in Nature Cornwall scheme.
The Forest for Cornwall programme has surpassed the milestone of a million trees planted earlier this year, making up more than 600 hectares.
This winter there are a further 400 hectares planned to include field corners, orchards and more than 20 kilometres of hedgerows.
As part of National Tree Week the Forest for Cornwall team are continuing with their Back Garden Forest tree giveaways at various locations.
There are a choice of native species to choose from including spindle, rowan, whitebeam, hazel, crab-apple, and dogwood.
Each sapling will come with a leaflet with information on the tree species and how to care for it.
The locations and times are:
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Bude: Saturday 18 January 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm, Bude Library, The Wharf, EX23 8LG
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Helston: Saturday 1 February 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm, The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Road, TR13 0SR
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Redruth: Saturday 15 February 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm, Market Way and Redruth Library, TR15 2AU
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Liskeard: Saturday 22 February 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm, The Workshed, Fairpark Road, PL14 4BA
Cllr Martyn Alvey, Cornwall’s portfolio holder for environment and climate change, said:
“Tree-planting season has started and National Tree Week is nearly here so we’re celebrating with some fantastic events to get involved in, organised by the Forest for Cornwall team and our partners.
“Trees are a vital tool in our mission to help nature recovery and to mitigate climate change. Our Forest for Cornwall team is working hard to ensure that the right tree is planted in the right place for the right purpose.
“Come and pick up a free tree for your back garden and help restore nature in your community.”
National Tree Week is an annual event organised by the Tree Council highlighting the importance of trees and their multiple benefits including providing shade, shelter, blossom, fruit, habitat and highways for nature, as well as improving our air quality, mental wellbeing and absorbing emissions.
Community Energy Plus
Community Energy Plus is Cornwall’s energy advice charity. It provides free, independent advice and support to householders in Cornwall so they can enjoy warmer, energy efficient homes as part of a more sustainable future see: Householders - Community Energy Plus (cep.org.uk). This webpage
provides access to “page turnable” leaflets on saving energy and money, energy tariff information and available government financial assistance and grants.
It also supports a wide range of public, private and third sector organisations to support innovative projects relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy see: Communities - Community Energy Plus (cep.org.uk)
Help With Food
Help with Food | Let's Talk Cornwall
Cornwall Council keeps an up to date list of local food banks, including those who accept people without food vouchers. This list has opening times, contact details and more information:
https:/letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/help-with-food
For information regarding the waste collection for Lanreath, please click on the link: