"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will fix it."

With the conclusion of one On The Verge campaign we take a brief look back at the appeal for people to buy a leaf to help our planet...

Each wooden leaf allowed people to remember a personal memory - a loved one, a favourite walk, perhaps a private thought. The leaves also provided a chance to give hope to our environment.

On The Verge are helping to preserve and create wildlife habitats throughout Powys. Projects and collaborations we are involved with are helping to increase the bio-diversity and understanding of our environmental needs. Every penny we received from this campaign goes towards supporting our work – run entirely by volunteers.

“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

The tree was specially made from marine ply by Colin Lewis Joinery in Talgarth. The tree was approximately 7 feet high x 6 feet wide and its leaves were individually made by Men's Shed in Brecon from plywood and measured approx 75mm x 50mm.

Each individual leaf was hand painted by On the Verge volunteers. The tree was sited at St.Marys Church, Brecon LD3 7AA.

Leaves were randomly placed amongst other leaves, which also had a special memory or a hope for the future of our planet. As nature incurs into the plywood tree and leaves over the years they will eventually and naturally return to the earth.

A “book of words” was also set up in St Mary’s Church, for people to add their own special messages. 

Our thanks to everyone who was involved and to those who bought leaves and added to our campaign to help our planet.