4,000 trees being planted in Wolverhampton project
Wolverhampton Council has committed to planting 4,000 trees over the next few months.
The project follows the launch of the council’s Tree and Woodland Strategy and also supports the authority’s recently declared climate emergency.
Trees will be planted at Fowlers Park, Penk Rise, Bantock Park, Spring Vale Park and Stow Health Lane Open Space with a range of community groups, schools and businesses.
The first community tree planting will take place at Fowlers Park on Saturday, February 15 and will be followed by two more sessions Penk Rise in Tettenhall Wood on Sunday, February 16 and Thursday, February 20.
Around 400 trees, donated by the Outside Centre and Wildside Activity Centre, will be planted at Fowlers Park with the Sant Zora Singh Charitable Trust.
Around 600 trees will be planted in Penk Rise with the support of Tettenhalll Wood Little Environment Group, Christ Church Tettenhall Wood, EcoWulf, Gatis Gardens and local residents.
Councillor Barbara McGarrity said: “Tree planting is a key way of supporting the council’s recently declared climate emergency.
“As well as keeping the city green, trees help to support wildlife and improve air quality.”
“I would like to thank the volunteers who have committed to be part of this event.”
To take part in the tree planting event, visit this Facebook event page.
