The NHS Forest, coordinated by the Campaign for Greener
Healthcare, inspires healthcare organisations and local communities
to make the link between health and the environment by
Improving peoples health through green space
Reducing the NHS carbon footprint
Creating a positive, physical opening for discussions on wider
sustainability ( our Green Trojan Horse!)
2. The big picture
Greener natural environments
Reduce Chronic Stress
Increase Physical activity
Strengthen Communities
Sequester carbon
Improve air quality
Reduce floods
Moderate temperatures
3. Benefits and savings
How does your innovation reduce carbon emissions?
Healing environments: Patients recuperate quicker; staff and
community stay healthier
1.3 million trees will cut the NHS carbon footprint
The project can engage people with carbon reduction ideas
eg green routes -> green travel
What are the social and
financial benefits?
Improves wellbeing for patients, staff and local community
Encourages other greening initiatives eg cycle paths, easy
pedestrian access, Green Gym
Local jobs and volunteer groups created
4. Measures of success
Early days but
2000 trees already in the ground at 20 sites (varies from 1 800
trees) with plans for 50 sites this year
Over 30 partners engaged in national project with delivery
agreements in place
Positive feedback from partners (our nicest project, easy to
sell)
and from community participants in planting days
The children had a fantastic time and want to do it every
week.
Year 3 Teacher
Thank you very much for inviting us to go to Airedale Hospital
to plant trees to make a forest for the environment I had a
brilliant time
Pupil at Eastburn Primary School
5. Challenge and support
What would most help your project to develop and grow?
Secure five year funding so we can plan resources
Help with PR & marketing
Help with networking and sharing ideas
What are the biggest challenges or questions for your
project?