Volunteers have been planting Christmas trees at a beach on the Fylde coast in Lancashire to create sand dunes. These dunes are crucial for providing habitat for flora and fauna of international and national importance, and they also act as an effective soft sea defence for the local community.
Community Effort for Coastal Resilience
The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance coastal resilience and biodiversity. By using discarded Christmas trees, the volunteers help stabilise the sand and encourage dune formation, which naturally protects the coastline from erosion and flooding.
Call for Community Environmental Action Stories
In a related callout, the Guardian is seeking stories from people around the world who have been involved in local environmental action groups or community projects tackling climate change. The aim is to highlight grassroots efforts and share experiences, including achievements, obstacles, and the impact on local areas.
Participants are invited to share their responses via an online form, which is encrypted and secure. Contributions can be anonymous, and personal data will be deleted once no longer needed for the feature. The callout is open to those aged 18 and over.
