A successful tree planting event took place in Mapperley last week.
The community planting day took place on Sunday, March 16 at Mellish Rugby Football Club with 1000 young trees being planted by youngsters from the club and their parents as well as senior players and club volunteers.
The trees were a mixture of native tree and hedgerow species including oak, beech, field maple, hawthorn, blackthorn, wild cherry, and hazel.
Rachae Rickelll, from the Greenwood Community Forest Team, was on hand to give demonstrations, lend equipment and provide vital support and information throughout the day.
Players from the mini and junior sections along with parents, supporters and any willing opposition teams were encouraged to plant a tree after training or matches and got a sweet treat as a reward.
The message to the young players was to ‘Plant your tree as a lasting legacy at your club!’ Some families had three generations helping with the planting. Many children named their trees and signed the attached stake to take ownership and watch the growth over the years.
An ‘opening’ ceremony with further tree planting will take place at the club later in the year on Remembrance Sunday.
Trees for Climate is being delivered by a collaboration of 15 Community Forests and will help the government achieve the goals set out in the 25-year Environment Plan. Funded by the Defra-led Nature for Climate Fund, this programme will help deliver the English portion of the government’s manifesto commitment to increase tree planting to 30,000 hectares per year across the UK by 2025, alongside peatland restoration and nature recovery
Greenwood Community Forest, hosted by Nottinghamshire County Council and supported by the Sherwood Forest Trust is delivering Trees for Climate in Nottinghamshire.
As well as grants that cover up to 100% of costs and 15 years of maintenance payments, the Greenwood Community Forest Team provides expert advice and support throughout the planning, funding, and planting process.
Find out more about Trees for Climate in Nottinghamshire via the Greenwood Community Forest website https://www.greenwoodforest.org.uk/helping-greenwood-to-grow/grow-your-roots
