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1,000 Trees Planted in Loughborough

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Charnwood Borough Council | 2022 | Charnwood

1,000 Trees Planted in Loughborough

Ciaran Fern, Head Ranger for idverde, joined Charnwood Borough Council, several volunteers and community groups to plant over 1,000 trees at the Outwood in Loughborough.

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Ciaran Fern, Head Ranger for idverde, joined Charnwood Borough Council, several volunteers and community groups to plant over 1,000 trees at the Outwoods in Loughborough to help the ancient woodland return to its original natural, historic state.

Charnwood Borough Council, which maintains the Outwoods, planted the native Oak and Hazel trees as part of a restoration project. The aim was to help return the Outwoods to its former glory of a natural acid oak woodland. The young saplings stand between 50-100cm tall.

The restoration process started in 2019 when the council began to remove non-native coniferous trees in phases to favour native trees. The second phase of the project was completed in November, with 1,450 native trees planted.

Cllr Jonathan Morgan, leader of the council and member of the Outwoods Management Committee said:

“It’s been great to see lots of volunteers helping to plant trees in areas of the Outwoods where non-native trees have been removed."
"The Outwoods is an incredibly special part of the Borough. It is visited by thousands of people each year and we want that to continue for many years to come."
"Two phases of the restoration project have been completed and another phase is due to start later this year. Although this means there will be some more minor disruption, we are committed to carrying out the work as sensitively as possible."
"Ancient woodlands need to be carefully managed and this long-term project is all about ensuring the Outwoods can be enjoyed by future generations.”