Trees planted in 2012 - Progress in Pictures

Don't forget our next tree-planting event is on Sunday 1st December 10-12 noon.
Volunteers of all ages welcome!
 
On 4th November I went to review the progress of last year's tree planting.  For those who have been unable to visit them, here are some photos.

Rowan

Alder Buckthorn

Silver Birch

English Oak

Happily most of them have survived with only a little weeding and watering - thanks to those volunteers who have taken time to care for them.  As you can see the grass and weeds are still high - stiff competition for the trees.

On my visit, I met an allotment holder who had planted the native hedgerow as a windbreak for the allotments.  Their hedge is coming along well, and already has some rose-hips for the birds.

Windbreak Native Hedgerow

More tree planting on the Mound

On Sunday December 1st (10am-12 noon) we will be planting 100 more trees, mostly on the Mound at the rear of the Sports Centre.

Western Power has given these tiny trees as part of their environmental initiative for us to plant as a community project.  They will arrive with stakes and tree guards, and each one will be about 60 cm high.

We have chosen a range of native hedgerow trees, including hazel, hawthorn and whitebeam to plant as a spiral pathway from the top of the mound.  The trees will provide food and shelter for birds, caterpillars and mammals.

It is hoped that this will one day be a feature of the Winkleigh War Memorial Recreation Field and that future generations of children will play there.

Volunteer tree-planters welcome.  Come along and join in.

View of The Mound from the Playing Fields