Major push to plant trees and hedgerows across Torridge
Torridge District Council has announced a new programme of tree planting at locations across the area, with a particular focus on Bideford
Up to 300 trees will be planted across Torridge in the coming months and in particular in the Bideford area.
Torridge District Council has announced the programme as part of its Biodiversity Management Plan and it will see more than 25 species of tree planted at 14 locations, together with 140 metres of hedgerow.
The drive is part of forward planning for some of the district’s most valued green spaces and in some cases the new saplings will be replacing trees that are reaching the end of their natural lives.
Bideford features heavily in the scheme, with Victoria Park, Devonshire Park, the Skate Park and King George V Playing Field among those to receive new trees.
Planting will also take place at Bowden Green Cemetery, Chestnut Drive and Short Close in the town, while at East-the-Water trees will be planted at Chudleigh Fort, Pollyfield, Cliveden Road and Alverdiscott Road.
Elsewhere, trees are scheduled for Humpty Dumpty Hill at Northam, Holsworthy Cemetery and Tuckers Park in Bradworthy.
Councillor Peter Hames, lead member for climate change at Torridge, said: “Trees not only play an invaluable role by supporting wildlife, capturing carbon and releasing oxygen into the environment but they help to create greener, healthier spaces for people to enjoy which has such a positive impact on the physical and mental health of our residents.
“As some of the trees in our area are coming towards the end of their natural life it is good to know that these will be replaced, ensuring future generations can benefit from a richer natural environment.
“I am looking forward to seeing these new trees, which will no doubt help to improve our green spaces and enhance our natural landscape.”