Hundreds of tree's to be planted at Woodingdean's Central Park
Children from the Woodcraft Folk are planting 200 UK native species of tree at Woodingdean's Central Park on Sunday 15 December.
More than twenty young people, aged 10 to 12 years old, are heading to the park this Sunday at 11am with their families to help dig the soil and plant the sapling trees.
"This community-led project in Woodingdean is a good example of how the council and local groups can work together to improve our parks." - Cllr Pete West, Chair of the Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee.
"These trees will grow as our children do and it will be great for our group to visit the park to help care for the wildlife as years go by.people are to be praised for their enthusiasm and forward thinking attitude. - Woodcraft Folk group leader Mark Hedgecock.
The aim is to increase the populations of butterflies and birds around Woodingdean by creating an attractive habitat for wildlife. The species to be planted include Rowan, Hawthorn and Hazel.
For more information and details on how to get involved visit the Brighton and Hove city council website
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