Bringing Nature and Community together with Salesforce
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Native Species
A pioneer in using their platform for positive change and our allies as a founding member of 1T.org, SUGi is pleased to be partnering with Salesforce. Together, we are building biodiversity with the help of Salesforce team members through the creation of two forests in the United Kingdom.
Our first forest with Salesforce was planted in September 2021 in Dagenham. Castle Green Forest is located in a heavily polluted area with very little green space for local residents. The trees chosen have evolved to live and thrive in the urban environment, and the density of the Miyawaki method used by SUGi will provide maximum potential Co2 drawdown and pollution mitigation. But the outpouring of community excitement is another of the big benefits.
November 2021, as world leaders meet in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference, we will join forces again with Salesforce to create Springburn Forest in a historic park that had become derelict. The Springburn Forest is to be a cornerstone of the overall plan to restore the ecology as well as the health and social benefits of what was once a vibrant gathering place for the people of north Glasgow.
Castle Green Forest
Planted in 2021, Castle Green Forest has grown incredibly well. By 2024, the birch (Betula pendula) and elder (Sambucus nigra) trees stood at nearly 3 meters. The elder, in particular, boasts thick, dense foliage and has produced flowers and berries year-round. The early flowering willows (Salix caprea) have also attracted an abundance of pollinators, with a noticeable increase in bee activity observed during the spring of 2024.
Springburn Forest
Planted in November 2021, this urban forest has undergone impressive growth. Despite early setbacks caused by vandalism and a fire that affected some of the trees, the forest has proven resilient. In fact, many of the damaged plants have regrown, and self-seeding has introduced new species, boosting the forest’s biodiversity.
Brook Forest
We are planting Brook Forest in Goresbrook Park, spanning 1,500 square meters across two sections. The forest will be home to 4,800 trees, transforming the park into a lush sanctuary and providing a biodiverse, green space for the local community.
This restoration enhances the entire catchment area, with Gores Brook – a stream that runs through the park – connecting it to the neighboring Parsloes Park, where the Forest of Thanks, another SUGi Pocket Forest, was planted. As the forest grows, it will serve as a space for recreation, education, and community engagement, highlighting the transformative impact of greening our urban spaces.
GROW Farm Forest
Nestled within the GROW farm at The Totteridge Academy, the GROW Farm Forest is a vibrant new pocket forest made up of 700 trees, spanning 200 square meters. This living classroom enhances the farm's biodiversity while offering a powerful new space for outdoor learning and environmental stewardship.
Each year, hundreds of people visit the GROW farm through volunteering, events, and community and school-based programmes. The pocket forest will contribute to the farm’s health, biodiversity, and beauty, while creating additional and valuable learning opportunities for the local community.
Partners in Rewilding
We embrace partners who share our vision of building biodiversity and green infrastructure. Each strategic collaboration is uniquely tailored.
We rewild with visionaries from iconic global brands to sustainable start ups, from city officials to pioneering designers, architects, and artists.
