Insight / 14-Mar-25

Reforesting the Cornish Landscape with Plant One

Written by Jessica Wood
Two people planting a tree together.

At Poynton Bradbury Architects, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Each project challenges us to think critically about the environmental impact of our designs, and as a business, we are deeply committed to reducing our ecological footprint.

We are proud to support Plant One in their vital reforestation efforts across Cornwall, helping to restore woodland habitats and create a greener future for generations to come.

An oak sapling is placed into the earth.

Making a Lasting Impact

Plant One, a Community Interest Company, connects businesses, individuals, and landowners to plant trees in Cornish soil. Their work not only enhances biodiversity but also preserves Cornwall’s natural beauty. Every penny they receive goes directly toward planting trees, ensuring that every contribution has a tangible impact.

Since our partnership began in 2022, we have played an active role in planting over 1,000 trees across three key reforesting sites: Carnkie, Farms Common, and most recently, Praze. At Praze alone, a total of 8,500 trees will link three existing copses, forming a remarkable 16.5-hectare woodland that will benefit local wildlife and the wider environment.

Beyond volunteering, we remain dedicated to supporting local environmental initiatives. In 2024, we proudly donated £2,500 to Plant One, directly sponsoring the planting of even more trees and reinforcing our commitment to combating climate change at a local level.

Britain was once a wooded isle, with over 98% of the land covered in trees. But now only 2% of that ancient wild wood survives. Cultural amnesia means we have forgotten our woodland past but we are a people of the woods. Our fates are linked, ensuring the survival of our woodlands and trees is imperative to our future.

Carl Rowlison, Director and Co-Founder

Supporting Plant One’s Mission

Together, we are helping Plant One to achieve their seven core aims:

1. Enabling the community to plant trees where they’re most needed by matching landowners with businesses

2. Restoring the Celtic Rainforest

3. Habitat creation and improvement for wildlife

4. Providing expertise enabling landowners to increase biodiversity

5. Creating public access woodland

6. Increasing carbon capture within the UK through local communities

7. Supporting local communities to increase the UK’s canopy cover

We are excited to continue our work with Plant One and look forward to seeing these new woodlands flourish. Sustainability is more than a goal—it’s a responsibility, and we are proud to play our part.

To learn more about Plant One's impact and how you can get involved, watch their latest short film below and visit their website.

A group of volunteers stand in the field of trees they planted.
Tree saplings, buckets and spades are laid out for volunteers.
Man kneels on grass as he plants a tree
Field of tree saplings planted by Plant One
Two people digging a hole in the earth together
Woman wearing high-vis jacket stands in field of trees

Meet the Author

Interior Design & Graphics
Jessica Wood

FAD  BA(Hons)

Jess joined Poynton Bradbury Architects in 2019 after graduating with her BA(Hons) in Interior Design at Falmouth University.  Since joining the team, Jess has expanded her versatile skillset across a range of architectural projects such as the £25m Truro Town Deal project as well as a number of interior design vision schemes that include a collaborative workspace in Penzance and multiple refurbishments across the Truro College campus.


Jess’ strengths lie in spatial design and graphic communication, which she applied during a secondment with Cornwall Council as a Spatial Planner and Architectural Technician from 2022-2023.  During this time, she played a key role in shaping the direction of post-COVID office layouts, prioritising collaboration and togetherness. 


Beyond her design skills, Jess coordinates and produces bid submissions, utilises her graphic design expertise for marketing materials, manages social media content and supports website updates, enhancing the firm’s outreach and engagement.

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