The Communion Forest is an initiative of the Anglican Communion to join together in tree growing and ecosystem conservation, protection and restoration throughout the world.
Vision of the Communion Forest
To become one of the most geographically widespread and ecologically diverse environmental initiatives in the world.
The Communion Forest is a global initiative comprising local activities of tree growing and ecosystem conservation, protection and restoration undertaken by parishes, dioceses and provinces across the Anglican Communion.
It is a sign of the Anglican Communion’s commitment to the Anglican Fifth Mark of Mission: Strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
The Communion Forest was launched on 3rd August 2022 during the Lambeth Conference as one of the legacies of the conference.
Background
The Communion Forest was first conceived in late 2019 when the Lambeth Conference Design Group asked for ideas for a lasting legacy of the forthcoming Lambeth Conference. An Anglican Communion eco group including ‘Eco-Bishops’, the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (ACEN), Christian Aid, the Anglican Communion Office at the United Nations (ACOUN) and the Anglican Alliance suggested a “Lambeth Forest”. This formed the basis for the Communion Forest initiative we have today.
The Communion Forest builds on – and was inspired by – the extensive creation care work that is already happening across the Communion.
Aim
The aim of the Communion Forest initiative is to significantly increase the number of Anglican tree growing and ecosystem conservation, protection and restoration activities around the world and to deepen care for creation within the life of the Church and its members.
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