Redberth Croft CIC is excited to announce a new project aimed at enhancing biodiversity, supporting vulnerable individuals, and promoting environmental sustainability in Pembrokeshire.

Thanks to generous support from The Conservation Volunteers’ #IDigTrees scheme, The Tree Council, The Woodland Trust and the South Hook LNG Community Fund, these initiatives will create lasting benefits for both people and nature.

As part of The Conservation Volunteers’ #IDigTrees scheme, Redberth Croft CIC - a community farm near Kilgetty - has been awarded 600 free trees, which will be planted starting on February 20 after the first delivery is expected on Valentines Day.

This initiative supports local biodiversity, combats climate change, and fosters a greener, healthier community space. Planting workshops will continue every other Thursday onwards, engaging volunteers in sustainable land management and conservation efforts.

“We are incredibly grateful to The Conservation Volunteers for this opportunity. These trees will enhance biodiversity while providing a therapeutic and educational space for our community,” said Nicola Dean, project lead.

The ‘Branching Out’ project is an innovative initiative that combines rural conservation training with social inclusion.

Funded by the South Hook LNG Community Fund, this program will provide hands-on workshops in hedgerow maintenance, tree planting, and basic woodland management for veterans, ALN adults, and individuals at risk of social exclusion.

The training will include training courses to enhance employability and improve mental wellbeing.

“This project embodies our mission to support vulnerable individuals by connecting them with nature while promoting environmental stewardship,” said Daisy Coleman, founder of Redberth Croft CIC.

“With the support of The Conservation Volunteers, The Tree Council, The Woodland Trust, and South Hook LNG, we’re creating opportunities for people to grow both personally and professionally while making a tangible, positive impact on our local environment.”

Anyone wishing to get involved in the project by volunteering, can sign up by contacting: [email protected]