The Forest of Memories project

Early day motion 1290, tabled 16 December 2020 by Lisa Cameron (Scottish National Party). Signed by 18 members.

That this house supports the need for a focus on the emotional and mental wellbeing of communities as the UK recovers from the effects of the covid-19 Pandemic; recognises the importance of national remembrance for all those people who tragically lost their lives; understands the need for sustainable places of reflection for the bereaved and for people whose mental health has been affected; and supports the initiative of The Forest of Memories that achieves these objectives by creating a network of forests across the UK in memory of people adversely affected during the covid-19 pandemic, whilst addressing climate change, benefiting biodiversity and establishing an educational and cultural resource for local communities.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 7, Labour 5, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.