Greens had great fun helping Trees for Burnley

Councillor Scott Cunliffe holding a shovel and trees at the tree planting site
Councillor Scott Cunliffe

Burnley Green Party Councillors Scott Cunliffe, Andy Fewings and Sarah Hall, together with Green Party members and supporters, were delighted to join ‘Trees for Burnley’ volunteers for the Big Plant 3 on Sunday 27th November.

Over 550 trees were planted just off Deer Park Road in Towneley Park as the snow began to set in for a lovely wintry morning.

312 trees, including Oak and Crab Apple trees, were donated to ‘Trees for Burnley’ by private individuals – a huge thanks to them and ‘Trees for Burnley’ is in order.

Thanks should also go to the lovely people who arranged refreshments and baked goods for the hard working volunteers – everyone needed a hot brew afterwards!

‘Trees for Burnley’ were supported by Green Spaces staff from Burnley Council, so a huge thanks to them too.

Councillor Sarah Hall digging a hole for tree planting
Councillor Sarah Hall digging a hole for tree planting

A final thanks goes to two local residents who brought some variety to the mix! They ensured some healthy self-seeded trees found a new home – including alder, beech and apple trees.

We are reliably informed there will be many more plants before March 2022, so we hope to see you all at a tree planting event coming up soon, and you can make a donation to help us buy even more trees to plant at the bottom of this post.

Councillor Andy Fewings with trees ready for planting at the tree planting site
Councillor Andy Fewings with trees ready for planting
A group photo after the planting in the snow with Green members, a dog and Councillors Sarah Hall, Scott Cunliffe and Andy Fewings

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