Children from the Friars Primary School in Lower Broughton will do their bit for helping to tackle climate change by planting trees on local green space on Spike Island in Salford on Wednesday March 3rd at 2.15pm.
In total 42 mature trees each standing over 3 meters high including species such as London Plane, Birch and Maple will be planted. The new trees will help to transform a number of bleak open spaces into mini green oases that will provide new homes for birds and insects, much needed shade on hot summer days and natural filters for removing air pollution from the adjacent busy roads.
The tree planting scheme is part a project called "Climate Action - Lower Kersal and Spike Island" that is being developed in partnership by the Environment Agency, Salford City Council, and the University of Salford. The aim of the project is create a long-term climate change action plan with the local community that will enable residents together with local partners to carry out direct action in the fight against climate change.
The tree planting project will provide an excellent opportunity for pupils from the Friar's Primary school to learn about the importance of trees from a social, wildlife and in particular a climate change perspective.
Head Teacher Friars Primary School, Pat Arnold: "Our pupils have been learning about the environment and so they are really excited about being involved in this planting project as they understand the importance of trees in the fight against climate change".
Pete Stringer, Red Rose Forest: "Climate change will affect all of us so it is essential that we act now, by providing local communities especially young with the ability to make a difference gives us real hope for the future".
Environment Agency: "Funding for the tree planting project has been provided by North West Development Agency as part of the NWDA and Forestry Commission partnership programme, Newlands and the Environment Agency".
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Notes to Editors: 1. Red Rose Forest is a leading environmental regeneration initiative in Greater Manchester and is one of 12 Community Forests across England. We are a partnership of Natural England, the Forestry Commission and the Metropolitan Boroughs of Bolton, Bury, Trafford and Wigan and the Cities of Manchester and Salford. Over forty years we will help to transform a large part of Greater Manchester into a greener, healthier and more satisfying place to live, work and invest. At the heart of our strategy is the involvement of a wide partnership of local communities, businesses and other partners in the environmental, social and economic regeneration of the area. United Utilities is the principle private sector supporter of the Forest and together we have worked in a close partnership over the last 10 years.
