The Mayor of London has committed to funding an expansion of the Forestry Commission's London Tree and Woodland Grant Scheme, as part of his goal to make London a greener city. This will provide 10,000 street trees over the next four years in 40 areas across London that often have no street trees at all.
Groundwork East London scooped the winner of the 'Best Parks or Gardens Project Under 1M' at the recent Horticulture Week Landscape and Amenity Awards 2008 for its successful transformation of Leyton Manor Park. Groundwork London was also a winner in the 'Most Outstanding Commitment ot the Community' category.
The Forestry Commission's Community Grant Scheme is now open and provides grants to projects that deliver community benefits to schools, open spaces and woodlands in Greater London.
Groundwork East London and members of Lansbury Gardening Club attended the Poplar Harca carnival to demonstrate the simple concept of growing local foods. As part of Groundwork East London's Well London project, Lansbury Estate members within the Limehouse ward have been getting actively involved in the healthy living initiative.
Pupils from three Hackney secondary schools were rewarded for their involvement in Groundwork East London's Cool Climate project at a recent event at Gillett Square in Dalston. The project aims to educate pupils, schools and communities about the impact of environmental waste and climate change.