40,000 Trees and Still Planting
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- Nature & Environment
- 03 January 2012
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After ten years of planting trees, Devon conservation charity Moor Trees recently celebrated the planting of their 40,000th tree... and they're not finished yet!
Director Graham Burton said: 'It is a great tribute to our volunteers and all the landowners who have worked with us that we have reached this milestone,' before adding that 'We are always looking for new volunteers to join us with our planting or tree nursery schemes.'
During National Tree Week in 2011, TV presenter and naturalist Nick Baker and 30 volunteers celebrated the planting of 40,000 native trees at a special ceremony on the edge of Dartmoor. Since it began creating native woodland in 2001, Moor Trees has planted broadleaf trees on over 100 acres around Dartmoor and the South Hams. Mr Baker talked about the value of native trees and their place in our culture and history. He pointed out that England was one of the least wooded countries in Europe and that we are at risk of losing the distinctive wildlife of natural oak woodland if no more are being planted to replace those lost. He also noted the tremendous value of trees in a time of climate change and praised Moor Trees as an example of communities taking action.
Volunteers turn out on Sundays throughout the winter months to plant oaks, ash, rowan and other local species, grown especially in nurseries at Dartington and near Diptford from seed collected in the area. Enquire about volunteering with Moor Trees through your local Volunteer Centre