Press Release
LOCAL PUPILS HELP GROW NEXT GENERATION OF TREES
19 November 2008
Pupils from Applegarth Primary School plan to grow native trees from seed to support National Tree Week, which this year runs November 26 to December 7 and is the UK’s largest celebration of tree planting, launching the start of the winter tree planting season.
Earlier this year, pupils visited Applegirth estate, which is owned by The Crown Estate, and took part in a tree identification exercise whilst the trees were in leaf. A follow up visit is planned for National Tree Week, when the pupils will visit Corncockle plantation to try their hand at tree identification during leaf fall, and also to collect native tree seeds to grow in pots for planting out at a later date.
Mike Libera, Head Forester on the Applegirth Estate, said: “An activity such as this is a great way to get children really involved in the outdoors in a hands-on way, while also helping them to understand and appreciate the importance of woodlands and the life-cycle of a tree.
“We will be planting the native tree seeds which will include oak, alder, birch and Scots pine in pots when we return to the school. The young trees will be ready for planting out around the school grounds in two to three years time if germination is successful.”
The Crown Estate has forestry estates throughout Britain including Applegirth, Glenlivet, Windsor and Dunster which produce softwood and hardwood timber for commercial purposes. All are approved by the Forest Stewardship Council which means they meet internationally-recognised environmental and social standards, and can carry the coveted FSC trademark.
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