PLYMOUTH - The Forgotten Temperate Rainforest

The Forgotten Temperate Rainforest – A Social Cinema Experience

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening in partnership with the Woodland Trust exploring one of the UK’s forgotten forests —our temperate rainforests. This unique social cinema experience will take you deep into these lush, ancient woodlands through a series of stunning short films, sparking conversation and connection around their beauty, importance, and urgent need for restoration.

Our selection of short films will cover

🌿 The Hidden Biodiversity of Our Rainforests

Discover the astonishing species that thrive in these rare, mist-laden forests—home to an incredible variety of plants, fungi, and wildlife found nowhere else in the UK.

🌲 Saving the Forgotten Forests

Follow the inspiring work of The Woodland Trust as they work to protect and restore these vanishing ecosystems, bringing them back from the brink of being lost forever.

🌊 Floods, Forests & Natural Solutions

Uncover the critical role that temperate rainforests play in natural flood management, acting as nature’s sponge in a world of increasing extreme weather.

🦫 Beavers & Rewilding – Nature’s Ecosystem Engineers

Step into the world of beavers, whose reintroduction to the UK is reshaping landscapes, restoring waterways, and proving that nature knows best when it comes to conservation.

More Than Just a Screening…

This isn’t just about watching films—it’s about engaging in meaningful audience-led discussions with conservationists, filmmakers, and passionate individuals working to safeguard these forgotten forests. Connect with like-minded people, share ideas, and learn how you can make a difference. We'll also be joined by Plant One Cornwall and the Falmouth Food Coop!

Event Details:

📅 Date: 24th March

🕓 Doors Open: 6 PM

🍽️ Communal Feast: 6-7 PM—Socialise and meet your fellow cinema goers over a communal feast

🎬 Screening Starts: 7-9 PM - Enjoy a selection of short films with audience led discussions and presentations from experts in the field.

Be part of the movement to rediscover, protect, and restore our temperate rainforests. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Rainforest Recovery is the South West strand of The Rainforest Restoration Project. It is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife. This project is funded as part of the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by DEFRA and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered on behalf of DEFRA by The National Lottery Heritage Fund