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<p>We are building a native tree nursery and a seed bank in the Ecuadorian cloud forest in order to reforest and create new habitats for wildlife. The seed bank will conserve seeds from native tree species which are today disappearing quickly. Some hardwood trees that are endangered will be planted and reforested. The cloud forest is degraded and burnt down for grazing every year - native trees are becoming rarer and harder to obtain easily. The Cloud forest is at the frontier of environmental action, as it has the world's most diverse biodiversity.</p>
<p>We are aiming to raise £550 - this will give us a great start with seed collection, materials, and saplings to run the tree nursery for a one year period. The community will maintain it and involve their local school - children will learn about the cloudforest and participate in the restoration process, leaving their own legacy in the landscape.</p>
<p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the ERS charity which will transfer the £550 to Ecuador and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - whilst saving time and cutting costs for the ERS charity.</p>
<p>So please donate now.</p>
<p>Yours in the Life Cairn</p>