The Coal2Canopy initiative offers coalfield communities the opportunity to reconnect with, and enhance, local access to green space in South Wales by planting trees and hedgerow over land that was recently opencast for coal mining and remains in a degraded state.

Published research indicates the benefits of planting trees over these sites. We also see it as an opportunity to improve access to quality green space, essential for mental health and physical wellbeing. It is an opportunity to engage local communities in their heritage, as well as safe behaviours on these sites.

We are in conversation with landowners to identify areas and obtain permission. We already have key implementation partners on board and ready to go.

Are you a land-owner or do you live near to an under-restored opencast coal mine site or coal tip that would benefit from becoming a woodland? We want to hear from you! Get in contact via the contact details available on 'About us'.