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Growing together: a new era for Eco Nature and the Woodland Trust

When Eco Nature launched in 2019, our goal was to positively influence environmental change become the leading sustainable gift packaging brand.

We set out to encourage UK design, print, and manufacture while reducing our carbon footprint. Our mission: to make a difference by producing recyclable, plastic free products all made in the UK.

Today, we’re proud to share the next chapter of our journey.

A partnership rooted in impact

Our partnership with the Woodland Trust has been part of Eco Nature since the very beginning. Together, we’ve already helped to create approximately 46,000 sqm of new native woodland.

Now, we’re building on that foundation.

In 2026, Eco Nature will fund 7,575 UK-grown trees through the Woodland Trust’s Free Trees for Schools and Communities scheme, helping to bring trees, nature and biodiversity directly into the places where people live, learn and grow.

This marks a shift in our approach – from carbon offsetting to something more visible, tangible and community-driven. It’s about creating real-world impact that people can see, feel and be part of.

Turning shared spaces into greener places

The Woodland Trust’s free tree packs scheme gives schools and community groups the opportunity to plant native trees in their local areas — boosting biodiversity, increasing tree cover and creating greener, healthier environments for future generations.

To mark the launch of this next phase, the Eco Nature team joined a tree planting session with Gelligaer and Merthyr Common, one of the groups to successfully receive tree packs.

It was a powerful reminder of what this partnership is really about.

From volunteers getting hands-on in the soil, to seeing young people connect with nature first-hand, the day brought to life the true value of community planting — not just for the environment, but for education, wellbeing and shared pride in local spaces.

Supporting the next generation

As Eco Nature evolves, so does our focus.

We’re committed to making sustainability more transparent, more engaging and more meaningful, especially for the next generation. By supporting initiatives like the Woodland Trust’s tree packs, we’re helping to create opportunities for children, schools and communities to take part in real environmental action.

Because small actions, when multiplied, create lasting change.

Be part of the story

Applications are now open for schools and community groups to receive free tree packs for delivery in November 2026.

If you’re part of a school, community group or organisation looking to make a difference in your local area, we encourage you to get involved.

Apply for your free tree pack here:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities/

Together, we can grow greener spaces, stronger communities and a better future for the next generation.

A father and young child planting a tree in a field

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