Salford school creates new woodland with over 600 trees

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Grace Lee - City of Trees, Paul Dennett - Salford City Mayor, Susan Halsall - Salford City Academy

Over 600 trees have been planted as a Salford school creates a new woodland to combat climate breakdown.

The Community Forest for Greater Manchester - City of Trees has been working with Salford City Academy in Eccles to educate young people on the importance of nature preservation.

City Mayor Paul Dennett said responding to climate change was a key priority for Salford, adding: "We’re investing in the city’s vital green spaces to support biodiversity.

"Our pledge to plant 8,000 new trees in Salford by 2028 is picking up pace, with 1,654 trees planted so far."

602 whips were planted as part of a programme of work over a seven-week period.

As well as learning how to plant trees, the pupils were educated on topics such as woodland design and proper tool handling.

In addition to the woodland creation, five fruit trees and 16 standard trees have been planted by the City of Trees in-house contract team.

The 16 semi mature standard trees have been funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs' Northern Forest programme.

Grace Lee, Standards Officer at City of Trees, said: "Greening school grounds is an important part of our work, trees improve student’s health and wellbeing, create habitats for wildlife and help to combat climate change."