A MIXTURE of trees were planted along a boundary hedge at a country park at Old Sarum with the aim of ensuring a lasting legacy of native trees and for the Queen's Green Canopy Award.
Whips of hazel, blackthorn, crab apple, elder, dog rose and rowan which once mature will provide produce that residents can pick like Sloes, Hazelnuts and Elderflowers.
The planting took place at Norman Drive Country Park, Old Sarum on Tuesday, March 21 and members of the New Sarum Women’s Institute (W.I) and the Parish Environment Action Group were joined by the Parish Chair, Nick Baker and Parish Clerk Trudi Deane of Laverstock & Ford Parish Council.
Group co-ordinator of the New Sarum WI Sue Luther said: “The WI has a proud history of taking action to protect the environment and since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had a long association with the WI, we were delighted to be invited by the Parish Council to take part in this event. We look forward to seeing the results in the years to come”.
The remaining trees will be planted at Hartley Green in Bishopdown Farm.
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Parish council chair, Nick Baker said: “Laverstock and Ford Parish Council is investing in its community spaces and has been actively working in partnership with The Land Trust, Wiltshire Wildlife and The Devenish Bradshaw Trust to ensure that community spaces such as the Laverstock Water Meadows and the Longhedge Community Garden, provide access to nature and wildlife for all residents and visitors to the parish”.
Countryside and Greenspace Officer (SW) for the Land Trust, Hannah Bosence said: “Well placed trees are hugely important. Not only do they look nice and support wildlife, but also help cool the ground. In built-up areas, they have been known to make a difference of 12°C to the surface temperature which given the heat of last summer, would be very welcome.”
Laverstock & Ford Parish Council were thrilled to see the parish involved in this unique legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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