November

Tree planting is often seen as a universal fix for climate change, biodiversity loss and even economies via carbon credits. But ask any conservation scientist at the GWCT and they’ll tell you that it is just not that simple.

When I first decided to take part in a placement year back in my first year of university, I spent hours scrolling through the list of available roles. I read countless descriptions, but nothing felt quite right – until I came across the GWCT.