Tonight in a Horizon special, naturalist Sir David Attenborough investigates
whether the world is heading for a population crisis.

In his lengthy career, Sir David has watched the human population more than
double from 2.5 billion in 1950 to nearly seven billion. He reflects on the
profound effects of this rapid growth, both on humans and the environment.

While much of the projected growth in human population is likely to come from
the developing world, it is the lifestyle enjoyed by many in the West that has
the most impact on the planet. Some experts claim that in the UK consumers use
as much as two and a half times their fair share of Earth's resources.

Sir David examines whether it is the duty of individuals to commit not only to
smaller families, but to change the way they live for the sake of humanity and
planet Earth.

Hi all

I have added a web page and some photos from Saturdays tree planting at
http://www.earleyenvironmentalgroup.co.uk/Trees/TreeOclock.asp

Thanks to all who turned out.

Paul

Well done! and great photos.

Anne.

A fantastic turn out by Earley to assist in the Tree O'Clock tree-planting world
record attempt.

In a joint effort organised by the Earley Town Council and the Earley
Environment Group, about 60 supporters turned out on Saturday 5th Dec in
connection with the BBC Breathing Places Tree O'Clock project This was an
attempt to break the existing world record for trees planted by hand by any
number of people within a single hour which stands at 653,143.  A klaxon was
sounded at 11 am precisely, and everyone set to with determined vigour.  We'd
even finished well before the 12 noon klaxon sounded, by which time the roots of
500 trees were snuggled into their new homes. The trees were a mixture of 125
hawthorn, 125 hornbeam and 250 hazel.  Our Earley mayor, John Armstrong, was
there to ensure that everything was done by the rules.

Photos are already on www.earleyenvironmentalgroup.co.uk, and there will be an
update on the number of trees planted nationally. Let's hope we broke the
record!

The trees owe a personal vote of thanks to Grahame and Gary for the ground
preparation, marking up and organisation of the planting, to the Mayor for
verifying the attempt, and a great big thank you to those who gave up their time
to help.
Sheila

---

From: earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of booths
Sent: 19 November 2009 13:15
To: earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [earleyenvironmentalgroup] BBC Breathing Places Tree O'clock tree planting December 5th

 

Grahame needs help to plant 500 trees in the woodland areas of the Reserve.
Meet at the Interpretation Centre, Instow Road at 10am.

It would be best if you could let Grahame know if you intend to come, email
him at parkrangers@earley-tc.gov.uk

This message has been scanned by MailController.

Thanks Ricki.

-----Original Message-----
From: earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricki
Bull
Sent: 20 November 2009 10:16
To: earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [earleyenvironmentalgroup] BBC Breathing Places Tree
O'clock tree planting December 5th

Hi Grahame,

I'm planning on being there.


ricki

Grahame Hawker wrote:
>
> Further to Anne's posting, this event is part of the BBC's attempt to
> break the world record for planting the most trees in one hour. So
> this is a chance to be part of something BIG.
>
>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From:* earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of
*booths
> *Sent:* 19 November 2009 13:15
> *To:* earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [earleyenvironmentalgroup] BBC Breathing Places Tree
> O'clock tree planting December 5th
>
> Grahame needs help to plant 500 trees in the woodland areas of the
> Reserve.
> Meet at the Interpretation Centre, Instow Road at 10am.
>
> It would be best if you could let Grahame know if you intend to come,
> email
> him at parkrangers@...
> <mailto:parkrangers%40earley-tc.gov.uk>
>
> This message has been scanned by MailController
> <http://www.mailcontroller.altohiway.com/>.
>
>



------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

Hi Grahame,

I'm planning on being there.


ricki

Grahame Hawker wrote:
>
> Further to Anne’s posting, this event is part of the BBC’s attempt to
> break the world record for planting the most trees in one hour. So
> this is a chance to be part of something BIG.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From:* earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *booths
> *Sent:* 19 November 2009 13:15
> *To:* earleyenvironmentalgroup@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [earleyenvironmentalgroup] BBC Breathing Places Tree
> O'clock tree planting December 5th
>
> Grahame needs help to plant 500 trees in the woodland areas of the
> Reserve.
> Meet at the Interpretation Centre, Instow Road at 10am.
>
> It would be best if you could let Grahame know if you intend to come,
> email
> him at parkrangers@...
> <mailto:parkrangers%40earley-tc.gov.uk>
>
> This message has been scanned by MailController
> <http://www.mailcontroller.altohiway.com/>.
>
>

Grahame needs help to plant 500 trees in the woodland areas of the Reserve.
Meet at the Interpretation Centre, Instow Road at 10am.

It would be best if you could let Grahame know if you intend to come, email
him at parkrangers@...

A late reminder. Tuesday, 17th November Red Kite talk by Brian Clews, 7.30 p.m.,
venue Function Room, Maiden Place Community Centre, Earley. (Off Kilnsea Drive,
bear right to second car park for community centre)