Trees are essential for people, wildlife and the environment. They are a natural ally in tackling the climate crisis. They lock up carbon, reduce pollution and flooding. They support people, wildlife and farming in adapting to the climate crisis.

Woods and trees are also good for our health and well-being, improving the places we live, work and play. The Climate Action Fife Community Tree Fund supports people across Fife to plant and look after trees to realise these benefits.

Where your donation will be used

Donations to the Tree Fund support activities that fit under the principles of the Charter for Trees, Woods and People and which are not covered by other grants, including:

• Fruit trees to support the Fruit Tree for Every Garden in Fife Campaign.
• Trees for urban areas, where more expensive larger trees are needed.
• Replacing diseased trees such as ash.
• Hedgerow tree planting which can’t be funded through other grant schemes.
• Purchasing non-plastic tree protection.
• Maintaining new tree planting and community woodlands, which can’t be funded through other grants.

Please donate to support the work of Climate Action Fife

 Images credit Brucefield Tenants and Housing Association

Other ways to get involved

There are lots of ways to help tackle the climate emergency by planting and caring for Fife’s Trees and Woods. You could:

• Become a volunteer Fife Tree Warden and champion local trees
• Take part in tree-related training and events including tree planting
• Get support to plant trees in your local area
• Plant a fruit tree in your garden to enjoy fresh fruit on your doorstep

For more information visit www.climateactionfife.org.uk

TEXT Donation

You can support the Climate Action Fife Community Tree Fund by text!!

To make a donation, text 'FIFETREE' to 70085 to donate £5. This costs £5 plus a standard rate message. Alternatively, you can opt to give any whole amount up to £20, for example Text "FIFETREE20" to donate £20. Thanks!

Gift Aid Declaration

Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 donated.

Gift Aid is reclaimed by MyParkScotland from the tax you pay for the current year. Your address is needed to identify you as a UK taxpayer.

By choosing a donation level that includes Gift Aid you confirm that I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations it is my responsibility to pay any difference.

The additional funds generated through Gift Aid donations are invested in the park endowment fund which supports the long term management of our wonderful parks.

Please notify MyParkScotland if you:

• want to cancel this declaration
• change your name or home address
• no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains
• If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code