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MP digs in for national tree planting campaign
December 7, 2010 10:28 AM
on Leech, MP for Withington celebrated the launch of the Coalition Government's national campaign, The Big Tree Plant by braving the cold to plant trees in South Manchester on Saturday.
The MP joined volunteer students, residents and councillors to plant different trees including oak, hazel and hawthorn in Ladybarn Park, Withington.
This is the first of many events over the coming months that will add additional trees and woodlands as part of The Big Tree Plant.
The Big Tree Plant will encourage community groups, organisations and individuals to plant and care for trees in towns, cities and residential areas across England.
The event was organised by leading environmental organisation Red Rose Forest in partnership with national charity Trees for Cities, Manchester City Council and local community group Friends of Ladybarn Park. Volunteers planted over 200 trees, with funding for the event provided by Barclays, youth volunteering organisation involved, and donations from members of the public.
MP John Leech said:
"It's great to get out and get involved in such an important community event. Everyone here is passionate about making a difference and creating a better place to live. The Big Tree Plant is a great idea and will really help communities to come together and take responsibility for improving their neighbourhoods".
Red Rose Forest is the Community Forest for Greater Manchester and works with local communities, businesses and partners, to bring more trees and woodlands into, and around, our towns and cities to improve local environmental quality for the benefit of all.
Tony Hothersall, Red Rose Forest Director said:
"This is great news. We welcome the plan to increase the number of trees being planted in our towns, cities and neighbourhoods. And, we at Red Rose Forest are perfectly positioned to help make this happen.
"We offer local support and advice on how people can get involved in projects like this and as well as providing practical support for getting the trees in the ground and looking after them.
"Getting trees in our cities and towns is vital. They shield houses from traffic noise, can help save energy, reduce the risk of flooding and also help fight the effects of air pollution and climate change.
"We encourage the people of Manchester to come together and get more trees in their area."
To find out more information, including how to get funding for a project, visit www.redroseforest.co.uk or www.direct.gov.uk/thebigtreeplant.
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