On Thursday 18 March 2010, students from University of Salford and Salford City College joined together to celebrate 36 new trees recently planted outside their campus', making them cleaner, greener and more attractive places to be.
The trees, Turkish Hazels and Whitebeams, chosen because of their suitability to grow in street environments, are situated on the busy Frederick Road area of Salford and have been planted as part of an on-going and ground breaking initiative to green urban spaces by Red Rose Forest, the Community Forest for western Greater Manchester.
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has funded this project as part of the NWDA and Forestry Commission partnership programme, Newlands, together with Charlestown and Lower Kersal New Deal for Communities.
Hilary Wood from Red Rose Forest said: "Trees and greenery play a vital role in urban areas, helping to promote biodiversity, improve air quality and combat the effects of climate change. Frederick Road is a very busy road for both vehicles and pedestrians. These 36 newly planted trees will improve everyone's journey."
Daiga Strupa, a second year, Business and Management student and President of the Students in Free Enterprise Society at the University of Salford, said: "The University of Salford holds environmental sustainability in high regard and as students we are very aware of environmental issues. It is time for action and personal involvement. It would be fantastic to see every student planting at least one tree while at university."
Councillor Joe Murphy, Lead Member for Environmental Services, Salford City Council said: "We are delighted to be involved in this project which is a positive step against climate change."
Jamie Brown from University of Salford said: "The University is committed to working with the community and fighting climate change, so actions like this are fantastic. It's also an opportunity for our students to get involved with the city and we look forward to working much more closely with Red Rose Forest in the future."
Neil Dunn, Centre Principal of Salford City College's City Campus, said: "The college is a keen supporter of community events and initiatives and it is a privilege for our students to be able to contribute to the improvement of the local area."
Rob Ramwell from Charlestown and Lower Kersal New Deal for Communities said: " In partnership with Red Rose Forest, NWDA, Forestry Commission and Salford City Council we have now planted over 100 trees across the area helping to make this part of East Salford into a greener, more pleasant place for future generations."
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