INTRO
Reforestation is more than planting trees. It is about restoring ecosystems and staying connected to the places you help shape and care for. This project explores how technology can make community-led restoration efforts visible, transparent, and shared over time.
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WHY
Wales is one of the least forested countries in Europe. Planting initiatives are helping to bring trees back into the landscape, but young trees are vulnerable and long-term success depends on many factors. Monitoring makes progress visible, supports trust among everyone involved. This helps restoration efforts stay grounded and accountable over time while providing valuable learning insights.
WHAT
This project creates a digital overview of tree planting sites in Wales. Maps, aerial imagery, and field observations show where trees are planted and how they grow over time, gradually taking the shape of a woodland. Alongside ecological data, stories from volunteers and landowners highlight the efforts behind each planting site.
HOW
Drone imagery and field surveys document planting patterns, survival, and early growth. These spatial observations are complemented by photographs, notes, and conversations gathered on site. The information is translated into clear, visual stories that remain accessible and meaningful for you as someone interested in nature and restoration.
WHERE
The work is rooted in South Wales, focusing on planting sites where communities, farmers, and organisations actively restore native woodland. These landscapes reflect broader challenges of Welsh forestry, from low forest cover to changing land use patterns. Each site contributes to a wider picture of how forests are returning to the Welsh landscape.
WHO
Reforestation is a collective effort. Volunteers, landowners, local organisations, and public partners all shape how restoration unfolds. This project connects these groups through a shared view of progress, supporting engagement, transparency, and long-term collaboration across different perspectives.
WHEN
The project unfolds over several months, moving from preparation and planting to monitoring and communication. Rather than a fixed end point, the timeline reflects the nature of reforestation itself: a process shaped by seasons, weather, and community.
EXPLORE
Explore the project in more depth through documentation, maps, and future updates. These materials provide additional context for following progress over time.