Between 22 and 29 April only, every donation will be match funded by the Big Give’s Green Match Fund. The funds raised will help restore and expand woodlands at West Holme near Wareham, Happy Bottom just outside Wimborne, and Lyscombe, north-east of Dorchester, providing essential habitats for local wildlife and playing a key role in the fight against climate change. 

The Trees for Tomorrow campaign is focused on planting trees to provide food, shelter, and safe corridors for a variety of species, including dormice, tawny owls, and many others. The project will connect fragmented habitats, ensuring wildlife can move across the countryside safely to shelter, feed and thrive. 

Volunteers and students have already begun planting trees at West Holme, and Dorset Wildlife Trust is seeking additional support to expand this work to Happy Bottom and Lyscombe. With match funding through the Big Give, every £50 donation becomes £100, enabling the planting of more trees and further expanding the woodland restoration efforts across Dorset. 

Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Species Survival Project Manager, Seb Elwood said, “Healthier, better-connected woodlands are vital for the future of wildlife in Dorset. Every donation to the Trees for Tomorrow campaign will directly fund the planting of native trees, helping to restore species diversity and abundance, whilst creating a legacy for future generations. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who chooses to donate – please make sure you donate between 22-29 April as only those donations will be doubled.”