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    By Maya Maloney
    15 Feb 2017
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    Customers joining Britain’s leading green energy company, Ecotricity, can support new conservation projects in England’s national woods and forests.

    A new partnership with Forest Enterprise England, the Forestry Commission agency that manages England’s national woods and forests, could lead to thousands of pounds going towards a new conservation fund.

    Ecotricity will donate up to £50 for anyone who signs up to the company’s green electricity and gas using a new Forestry Commission sign-up offer.

    New customers will also receive a £10 discount on a Discovery Pass, the membership scheme which allows free car parking and a range of other benefits at local forests managed by Forest Enterprise England. 

    Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity, said: “Trees and forests are really important. Sustainably managed, they can provide vital wildlife habitat, carbon sinks and a great place to visit.”

    “So to team up with Forestry Enterprise England is something we’re really pleased to be doing.”

    Simon Hodgson, Forest Enterprise England Chief Executive said: “Alongside the income we generate from supplying sustainably-grown timber, we look for new business partnerships that offer additional sources of revenue to invest in the nation’s forests we manage.

    “The extra funding helps us make them more interesting and exciting places to visit and we can continue with our conservation work. We’ve had great successes over the years including ospreys in north England and purple emperor butterflies in the south.” 

    The Forestry Commission is one of the largest land-owners in England and works to maintain and preserve woodlands and forests. It also conducts scientific research and promotes recreation across the estates, including walking and cycling.

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