ONE hundred trees will be planted in Fordingbridge to help improve biodiversity and the variety of wildlife.

Volunteers will be planting British shrubs and trees including Hazel, Rowan, Willow, Dogwood and Bird Cherry at Bishop’s Pond over the next few weeks, donated to the site through the “I Dig Trees” scheme by The Conservation Volunteers group.

Tree planting is part of the ‘Friends of Bishop’s Pond’ three-year plan to maintain and enhance the existing pond and its surrounding site.

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Some trees have already been planted, while the majority are being nurtured in volunteers' gardens until the time and weather conditions are suitable to be planted at the pond.

Additionally volunteers are hoping to welcome an increase in insects to the site, by planting mixed hedges and wildflower.

According to the group, concerns have been raised nationally about the decline in the insect population, despite being needed as pollinators and a base for the food chain, so wish to use the project to prevent this further.

The next volunteering session will be held on Wednesday, March 6, from 2 - 4pm, for more information email fordingbridgeconservation@gmail.com