The Great Reserve

An original documentary for Gather.org

Founded by Henry Emson, The Great Reserve is an organisation buying up thousands of acres of land across Wales to plant Giant Sequoia Tress in an effort to tackle climate change. We were hired by TheGather.org to shoot and edit this original documentary to highlight the company’s vital work in this gorgeous part of the world.

TheGather.org: 'Last October, we traveled to Wales to meet a man planting 100,000 Giant Sequoia trees across the UK. Henry’s mission started when he researched planting trees for his children. He discovered that one Giant Sequoia can store more carbon than the lifetime emissions of the average Brit. Unlike other trees, Giant Sequoias never stop growing. They can live for over 3,000 years, capturing massive amounts of carbon throughout their lifetime. The species is currently at risk. Over 95% of Giant Sequoias have already been cut down, and those that remain are under threat from wildfires and droughts in their native California habitat. The Great Reserve are planting a UK forest network of 100,000 Giant Sequoias, a climate safe-haven for the trees and a legacy for future generations.'