Disney works with The Woodland Trust

• Apr. 6 by Katie Graczyk (0)

Disney is working with the Woodland Trust of the UK to raise money, awareness, and create a 50 acre wood.

“The Magical Woodland” (to be titled “The Magical Wood”) within already existing 858 acre Heartland Forest in Hertfordshire (near St Albans).   It will be funded by the sale of specially designed and reusable Earth Day shopping bags.  Of course, as in typical Disney fashion, the bags will picture Winnie the Pooh and Piglet too.

Each bag sold will put £1 into the Woodland Trust.  Disney is also beginning to charge for their plastic bags which will provide additional money to the Woodland Trust.

According to joint mangaging director of Disney Store Europe, Teresa Tideman:

“Disney store is delighted to work with the Woodland Trust to connect children and families with our precious woodland to ensure their natural playground is preserved forever.”

The director of development for the Woodland Trust, Karl Mitchell, also says:

“We are delighted to unveil Disney store as the first company to help us create our groundbreaking Heartwood Forest.  By working with one of the world’s favorite brands we aim to inspire thousands of children to look after the environment, as well as creating a fantastic woodland which will excite generations of children to come.”

He additionally gives a pointer for those who weren’t in the know.

“The Woodland Trust’s woods are free for everyone to visit and we hope this partnership will encourage families to discover the many fun activities they have to offer”

So buying one of these bags is supporting something good that will be around for generations to come and enjoy.