New woodlands have been planted in the North Pennines thanks to the help of local communities. More than 200,000 native broadleaved trees – covering a total area the size of 400 football pitches - are set to grow, providing new habitat for wildlife and recreational spaces for visitors. The North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership is behind the ‘Living … [Read more...] about 200,000 trees planted in North Pennines
Native Trees
400,000 trees available for new green spaces
Community spaces and school grounds are set to benefit from a project to plant almost half a million trees. The massive planting scheme is being organised by The Woodland Trust as part of it's More Trees, More Good" campaign. Targeting deprived areas and school grounds, over 400,000 native trees are to be planted by an army of volunteers within the next month. Apply … [Read more...] about 400,000 trees available for new green spaces
Sean Bean supports British woodland.
Screen legend Sean Bean has lent his support and his distinctive voice to a new national tree planting campaign from the Woodland Trust. Sean Bean, who is a charismatic actor and Woodland Trust member, has recorded a personal commentary for a new Trust video spearheading the charity’s campaign to double native tree cover in the UK. Recognised for his starring roles as … [Read more...] about Sean Bean supports British woodland.
Hawthorn Heralds Summer
May sees The Hawthorn (Crataegus mongyna), or Mayflower is bursting into bloom in our British hedgerows. The blooming of the Hawthorn has always been an indicator that summer has arrived, … [Read more...] about Hawthorn Heralds Summer