News 2004

Press Release December 2004

	Group Sets Down Roots- Sleaford Citizen

Hundreds of trees to be planted in new wood.

Keen conservationists came to learn how to plant hedges and trees in a bid to create new woodland for Sleaford.

It is planned to plant several hundred small bare rooted trees known as whips at the new Mareham Pastures local nature reserve being created for the community off Mareham Lane.

They will be native species such as ash, oak and field maple which will grow well in the Sleaford area and make up woodland for generations to enjoy and benefit wildlife.

Michael Hayes, a member of Friends of Mareham Pastures group, said "It is a great opportunity for people to take part in something positive for Sleaford."

Volunteers wrapped up warm and joined in the tree planting afternoon last weekend in an effort to boost Lincolnshire's tree coverage.

Hedge laying expert David Rodger visited to teach people the art of his trade too.

The tree planting days are part of an effort to boost Lincolnshire's tree coverage which is well below the national average.

The woodland planting is just one element of the larger community wildlife project with the Friends of Mareham Pastures group.

Surfaced paths have been constructed and wildflowers planted with help from schoolchildren.

 

 

Anyone interested in what is happening at Mareham Pastures Local Nature Reserve can now receive regular news updates by email – contact Zoë Watson – Secretary at info@marehampastures.co.uk. and ask to be added to the supporters list.

For any other information please contact Zoë Watson – Secretary of the Friends of Mareham Pastures via email.

info@marehampastures.co.uk

Alternatively contact Matthew Davey, Environmental and Community Project Officer, Lincolnshire County Council, Conservation Services:

Tel: 01522 554832

Alternatively contact Matthew Davey, Environmental and Community Project Officer, Lincolnshire County Council, Conservation Services:

Tel: 01522 554832

 

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