Dame Judi Dench supports the Woodland Trust`s Christmas card scheme

Hollywood star Dame Judi Dench has urged people to walk off their Christmas dinner with a stroll through a wood reports yourthanet.co.uk.

The Oscar-winning actress, who plays M in the James Bond films, is backing the Woodland Trust’s annual Christmas card recycling scheme – which raises money for the charity.

Dame Judi said: “I find our woods and forests absolutely remarkable.

“They have follies, grottos, waterfalls and surprise views, not forgetting the stunning natural beauty of the trees and glades.

“They have been a source of inspiration for artists and writers for centuries. A truly magical setting for a walk this Christmas.

“The Woodland Trust do a marvellous job looking after woods in Kent and I applaud their efforts. You can support them too – recycle your Christmas cards in their scheme and help them plant the woods of the future.”
The Woodland Trust has 30 sites in Kent, including Blean Wood in Canterbury and Hucking Estate in Hollingbourne.

The county has 10.6 per cent woodland cover – compared to a UK average of 12 per cent and a European average of 44 per cent.

Last year the Woodland Trust collected 73.6 million Christmas cards that enabled the charity to plant 17,000 trees in some of its 1,000 UK woods.

The trees are paid for by income from recycling credits, which is income paid by local authorities for waste that does not have to be disposed of in landfill sites.

Dane Judi was backed by record producer Pete Waterman, who said: “Many people in Kent know of my enthusiasm for trains and train journeys - it’s the only way to travel!

“I love looking out of the window and watching the magic of nature as the seasons change.

“Nature is something that we all take for granted and those people who put so much time, effort and resources into preserving the countryside for generation after generation are largely forgotten.

“This is why I am delighted to support The Woodland Trust in their winter initiative of encouraging people to recycle their Christmas Cards.”

Woodland Trust chief executive Sue Holden said: “A walk in your local wood is a fantastic way to spend Boxing Day.

“While you enjoy your visit please think about recycling your cards with the Woodland Trust Christmas Card Recycling Scheme.

“The trees which will be planted from the money generated this January will help plant more wonderful woodland for people to enjoy forever.”

Cards can be recycled in bins at WHSmith, Tesco, TK Maxx and Marks and Spencer throughout January. They are treated and eventually turned into new products such as tissue paper, photocopy paper or corrugated cardboard.

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