VOLUNTEERS have planted more than 2,000 trees in and around Kendal over a period of days.
It has been undertaken to improve tree diversity and complement existing wooded areas and to replace trees felled due to disease or structural defects.
The trees, supplied by Continental Landscapes through its Carbon Offsetting Scheme, have been planted at Kendal Castle, Valley Drive, Low Sparrowmire and Collinfield. Species have been chosen specifically to suit each location to ensure the trees can thrive.
South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) has worked with Continental Landscapes, Kendal Conservation Volunteers, volunteers from Noble’s Rest Gardening Club and Kirkbie Kendal School sixth form students.
Cllr David Fletcher, environment portfolio holder at SLDC, said: “This project has been driven by the desire of local communities to replace trees which have been removed due to disease or structural issues."
Additional tree planting is scheduled in other areas of South Lakeland over the next few years. This is in addition to work which is already being carried out by SLDC through regular tree maintenance.
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