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It’s back to school and time to give your grounds a little TLC. The Woodland Trust is offering schools and youth groups in Northern Ireland the chance to apply for a special, free consignment of 30 native trees (enough for a small grove or hedge).
Martine gives it some welly. Photo by Michael Cooper.
Due to demand, the current offer is limited to schools and groups who have not previously applied this year.
The popular initiative is part of the Woodland Trust's ambitious 'Tree For All' campaign, supported by Northern Ireland Environment Agency. During the campaign, 12 million trees will be planted throughout the UK, with half a million set for Northern Ireland - that's one tree for every child under the age of 16. The Woodland Trust wants every child to have the chance to plant a tree, and is reaching out to schools, youth groups and youngsters right across the country.
Earlier this year, the Woodland Trust carried out a survey to find out just how much Northern Ireland's 9 to 11 year olds know about trees, woodland and the environment. While there was almost universal agreement that trees are important, our youngsters struggled to identify the leaves of common trees such as oak. It seems that children are loosing touch with nature; something that Tree For All hopes to rectify.
Patrick Cregg of the Woodland Trust says:
We really hope that school teachers and youth group leaders will make the most of this special offer. It's a great opportunity for young people to take part in the physical activity of tree planting; to have fun; and to learn about nature. In years to come, the trees will provide a much-needed habitat for wildlife."
Interested schools and youth groups can find out more and apply online at www.woodland-trust.org.uk/hedge before 10 October 2008. The packs will be delivered during November, the start of the tree-planting season. The website also provides detailed planting instructions and curriculum-linked resources.
For further information telephone the Trust's Bangor Office on 028 9127 5787.
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