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A Tree-tastic time for Skelton volunteers
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Posted: Dec 4, 2007
A tree planting extravaganza has been taking place at Skelton Grange Environment Centre during National Tree Week. Volunteers have been planting hundreds of native tree species in the grounds of the environmental education centre in South Leeds, creating new woodland areas and hedgerows.
The tree planting event was supported by GreenPrints, a partnership of five of the country's leading not-for-profit organisations that provides funding and support for over 700 projects, dedicated to helping young people improve green spaces in our communities. SITA Trust, v the youth volunteering charity, BTCV, The Wildlife Trusts and the BBC's Breathing Places campaign have joined forces to run one of the most integrated, supportive and intuitive funding programmes in the country.
"It's been great to have lots of people involved," said Project Officer Toby Roberts. "Tree planting is great because everyone can make a difference that can last for a really long time as the tree grows. It's a great way for us to improve our local greenspaces, provide habitats for wildlife and do our bit to help reduce climate change. Everyone had fun too!"
Skelton Grange Environment Centre is an innovative environmental education project in South Leeds, which is a partnership between BTCV and National Grid with support from Leeds City Council. It offers a range of fun, hands-on environmental education activities for schoolchildren which aim to encourage an interest in the natural world.
"It's been great to have lots of people involved," said Project Officer Toby Roberts. "Tree planting is great because everyone can make a difference that can last for a really long time as the tree grows. It's a great way for us to improve our local greenspaces, provide habitats for wildlife and do our bit to help reduce climate change. Everyone had fun too!"
Skelton Grange Environment Centre is an innovative environmental education project in South Leeds, which is a partnership between BTCV and National Grid with support from Leeds City Council. It offers a range of fun, hands-on environmental education activities for schoolchildren which aim to encourage an interest in the natural world.
