Lancashire Volunteers Plant Over 109,000 Trees, Creating New Woodlands
More than 1,200 volunteers contributed to creating new woodlands, orchards, and micro-forests across Lancashire in the past year.
Over 109,000 trees have been planted by volunteers in Lancashire over the last year, resulting in the creation of new woodlands that span an area equivalent to 154 football pitches. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lancashire Woodland Partnership, also established 61 new orchards and 17 micro-forests. In total, across the last two tree-planting seasons, the partnership has planted nearly 500,000 trees and over 27,000 meters of new hedges.
Lancashire County Councillor Joshua Roberts highlighted the benefits of these new woodlands, stating they are crucial for supporting wildlife, aiding in the fight against climate change, and improving public well-being. The partnership operates through a collaborative effort involving environmental organizations, local authorities, landowners, volunteers, and community members, pooling resources, expertise, and local knowledge to maximize the environmental impact.
Trees are strategically planted in locations where they can offer the greatest advantages for wildlife, people, and the environment. The Lancashire Woodland Partnership is actively seeking to engage more landowners, encouraging them to come forward and explore opportunities to establish new woodlands and restore existing habitats on their properties.