Auka Kapak<p>A community-owned wind farm in the Outer Hebrides is funding a project to plant at least a million native trees on crofts by 2030. So far, 211,000 trees have been planted on 245 crofts to create small woods, promoting nature restoration and biodiversity.<br>+<br>The initiative is primarily funded by profits from the UK's largest community-owned wind farm near Stornoway. It generates £900,000 annually from three 3MW wind turbines. These profits are reinvested into local community projects, including the ambitious reforestation initiative. <br>+<br>This green energy project has already helped establish three new tree nurseries on the islands.<br>+<br>Crofters are in charge of planting on their own land, working with project advisors and forestry experts. The new woodlands feature a variety of species including alder, hazel, birch, rowan, and Scots pine. Some crofters have even included fruit orchards in their plantings.<br>--<br>h/t: The Guardian<br>Photo: Hebridean Tree Ark / Facebook<br>•••<br>@globalpositivenews<br>@globalpositivenews<br>@globalpositivenews<br>.<br>.<br>.<br><a href="https://mast.lat/tags/globalpositivenews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>globalpositivenews</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/goodnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>goodnews</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/tanksgoodnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tanksgoodnews</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/goodnewsmovement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>goodnewsmovement</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/nativetrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nativetrees</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/trees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trees</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/planttrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>planttrees</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/windfarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>windfarm</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/wildlifeconservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlifeconservation</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/natureconservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>natureconservation</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/plantingtrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>plantingtrees</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/windturbines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>windturbines</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/reforestation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>reforestation</span></a> <a href="https://mast.lat/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>community</span></a></p>