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Leader Live
4 days ago
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- Leader Live
More than 9,000 trees planted across Wrexham in project
The planting took place over the winter through a partnership between Wrexham Council and the Wrexham Forest Partnership, with the aim of enhancing woodland habitats and supporting green spaces for wildlife and residents. Councillor Terry Evans, Wrexham Council's lead member for environmental services, said: "I am proud that we have successfully planted these 9,000 trees in areas around the county borough. "Trees are at the heart of a thriving, resilient environment. "By investing in our woodlands, we're investing in healthier communities, richer habitats, and a greener future for Wrexham." Trees and woodlands offer a wide range of benefits, from improving air quality and reducing urban heat to supporting biodiversity and improving wellbeing. The scheme was funded by the Woodland Trust's Emergency Tree Fund, Trees for Cities, the Local Places for Nature scheme, and the Shared Prosperity Fund. Priority was given to areas with low tree canopy cover and poor tree equity scores to ensure the greatest impact. The newly planted trees form part of a long-term strategy to develop a more connected and sustainable woodland network across Wrexham. Woodlands are classed as a priority habitat in Wales, and expanding them is seen as an important step in addressing the climate and nature emergency. In addition to environmental benefits, the trees will provide food and shelter for birds, insects, and mammals, further supporting the region's ecosystem. The Wrexham Forest Partnership is encouraging residents to help care for the new trees. Volunteers are needed to support their growth, and both experienced gardeners and complete beginners are welcome. Anyone interested in volunteering can email woodlandpledge@ READ MORE: People urged to help save 'vital' community hospital after 'shock' closure Residents can also show their support by signing the Wrexham Woodland Pledge on the council's website. To celebrate the importance of trees and woodlands, Wrexham will host Woodland Connections Week from June 14 to 21. The event will include workshops, guided walks, and other activities designed to highlight the role trees play in shaping communities and supporting wildlife. Further details about the event will be announced in the coming months.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Glasgow residents encouraged to sponsor new street trees
This is part of a wider plan by the Glasgow City Council with the charity, Trees for Cities, to increase Glasgow's tree canopy. The Trees for Streets scheme allows people to choose where they would like a new tree to be planted in their neighbourhood on an online map. The city's Low Emission Zone penalty charge income, amounting to £85,000, is helping to partly fund this pilot scheme. Read more: Free dinosaur and fossil craft workshop for kids at Dobbies Glasgow Sponsors would contribute £350, while the remainder of the cost, which includes a site survey and the planting of a three to four-metre-high tree, will be covered by the LEZ penalty charge income. The council will arrange the planting of the tree between this autumn and next spring. Find out more about how the tree planting sponsorship scheme works by visiting Councillor Angus Millar, city convener for climate, believes the scheme will empower people to bring nature to their doorstep and help mitigate the effects of climate change. He said: "Tree planting is an ongoing priority for the council and this partnership with Trees for Streets will complement our wider greening programme across Glasgow. "By sponsoring a street tree, you'll be helping to create greener neighbourhoods and play a part in the city's response to the climate crisis. "We also welcome sponsorship from businesses who are looking to create a lasting impact in their local communities. "Support is also available from Trees for Streets to organise a crowdfunding campaign to green an entire street. "Sponsoring a street tree is a great way to make our neighbourhoods greener, more pleasant places to live, and can create a real sense of neighbourhood connection. 'This latest venture continues to ensure that penalties collected through the city's Low Emission Zone are poured back into local communities. "Combined with £732,000 already committed to community-led environment projects and a further £165,000 to green the city centre with tree planters, almost £1million of LEZ income is being invested into Glasgow, meaning we can deliver both cleaner air and greener streets in the city centre and beyond." Carrie Hume, project director at Trees for Streets, said: "Trees breathe life into streets. "They simply transform neighbourhoods, making places more beautiful whilst helping people shelter from the sun and have real connections with nature on their doorstep. "We are pleased to be working with Glasgow City Council supported by funds from the LEZ scheme to bring the national street tree sponsorship scheme into the streets of Glasgow and so aid their ambition for more trees across Glasgow." The scheme aims to plant more than 250,000 street trees nationwide over the next 10 years. It was co-founded by Start with Local and Trees for Cities and is funded by the People's Postcode Lottery, the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, and City Bridge Trust.
