Trees to transform parts of Wyndham Park

Dozens of trees have been donated to volunteers working on biodiversity projects in Wyndham Park, Grantham.

South Kesteven District Council’s environmental services company, EnvironmentSK, working with the Wyndham Park Volunteer Forum, has planted more than 50 trees and presented the group with several more.

The native species – rowan, silver birch, blackthorn, hawthorn and bird cherry – are all wildlife-friendly and will add to the park’s biodiversity.

The Council’s Parks and Events Community Engagement Officer, Julie Ashworth, said: “These trees will help the forum’s conservation efforts as they are 3ft-4ft high and so stand a very good chance of surviving and maturing.

“We are working closely with the volunteers and this will really help their conservation efforts. Trees and woodland are essential in supporting wellbeing, improving quality of life and reducing pollution by capturing and storing carbon.

“Promoting a clean and sustainable environment is a key priority for the Council. By supporting projects that improve our parks and open spaces in this way we can help tackle climate change and ensure South Kesteven is a pleasant place to live for generations to come.

“Work like that of the Wyndham Park Forum volunteers is inspirational and plays a major role in the fight against climate change.”

The chairman of the Wyndham Park Forum, Ian Simmons, said: “In five to ten years these trees will really transform parts of the park and provide a wonderful environment for wildlife and park visitors.”