SENS has secured 500 free native woodland trees through the Westmorland and Furness Council’s One Tree per Resident project.
This ambitious initiative aims to help communities plant one tree, or one metre of hedgerow equivalent, for every resident across Westmorland and Furness, ultimately planting a quarter of a million trees over five years in response to the climate and biodiversity crises.
According to the council’s progress update, around 41,544 trees have already been planted, representing approximately 17 % of the total needed to reach the target of one tree per resident.
Tree planting delivers wide-ranging benefits, including supporting wildlife, enhancing biodiversity, improving air and water quality, capturing carbon and helping with natural flood management. Encouraging local involvement is central to the initiative, with opportunities for residents, schools, community groups and parish councils to take part and contribute to the shared goal.
Danni Metcalfe, Staveley Woodlands Officer, will be running the upcoming tree planting events to plant a range of native species in the local Staveley Woodlands. Species include: hornbeam, holly, yew, birch, rowan.
Tree Planting Dates & Information
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Saturday 7th & 14th February – Starting from 10am. To book your free session: Click Here
Both events are open to all residents. We are encouraging people of all ages to attend, lend a hand and help grow greener spaces that will benefit the whole community and future generations.
Items You Will Need for the Tree Planting Activity
To make the most of the day and stay comfortable while planting, participants are asked to bring:
- Decent footwear (boots or sturdy shoes)
- Shovel
- Gloves
- Packed lunch & drink
- A smile 😊
If you want to plant a tree(s) on your own land/garden please get in touch: senstaveley@gmail.com
To learn more about the Free Trees for Residents scheme and how One Tree per Resident works, visit the Westmorland and Furness Council project page: Click here
For more information about Tree planting her is a link to Cumbrian Wildlife Trust -How to plant a tree | Cumbria Wildlife Trust