‘We plant belonging’: how nature charities and asylum seekers work together in UK countryside
Summary
A UK charity project brings asylum seekers and local volunteers together to work on environmental conservation in the countryside. Funded by the National Lottery, the project organizes events like clearing invasive plants and planting trees to improve nature and help people feel connected to their communities.Key Facts
- Asylum seekers and local volunteers work together on nature projects in places like Tŷ Mawr country park in north Wales.
- They remove invasive plants such as Himalayan balsam to protect the environment.
- The project is run by charities including Action Asylum, Asylum Link Merseyside, North Wales Wildlife Trust, and the Dee Trust.
- Action Asylum received £1.62 million from the National Lottery’s climate action fund for expansion over the next three years.
- The charity plans to hold 120 large climate action events and work with more than 3,000 volunteers across England and Wales.
- Volunteers also plant vegetables like onions, potatoes, and garlic as part of the activities.
- The program aims to help asylum seekers build confidence, community ties, and a sense of belonging.
- The project has expanded to multiple cities including Sheffield, Newcastle, Bolton, Leeds, and Portsmouth.
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