Lancashire plants 271,000 trees in single season

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

More than 271,000 trees have been planted across Lancashire in a single season through the Lancashire Woodland Partnership, a collaboration between Lancashire County Council, the Forestry Commission, the Woodland Trust and other regional partners. The planting created 17 new micro-forests and 61 new orchards, with more than 1,200 volunteers supporting the work.

Over 27,000 metres of new hedgerows were also established, roughly the distance from Preston to Blackpool. Over the past two seasons, nearly half a million trees have been planted through the scheme. The initiative aims to support wildlife and biodiversity while helping tackle climate change and improving people's wellbeing.

Cllr Joshua Roberts, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for rural affairs, environment and communities, said: 'Planting more than 270,000 trees in a single season is a tremendous achievement and shows what can be accomplished when organisations, landowners and local communities work together towards a common goal.' Despite this progress, Lancashire remains one of the least-wooded counties in the country, with tree cover at just 10.3 per cent.

How it is being reported

• 154 footie pitches of new planted woodland across Lancashire will leave a lasting legacySome 17 new micro-forests were created, using 22,675 trees, while 61 new orchards were created.Chorley Guardian · 18 Oct, 11:00
• Lancashire countryside transformed as 271,000 trees plantedLancashire’s woodland expansion has seen more than 270,000 trees planted in a single season, creating new forests, orchards and hedgerows to support wildlife and biodiversityLancashire Telegraph · 16 Oct, 12:00

In this story: Lancashire · Lancashire County Council · Forestry Commission · Woodland Trust · Lancashire Woodland Partnership · Joshua Roberts · Preston · Blackpool

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