Free trees offered to people who will plant them

A mature hornbeam tree can reach a height of 30m and live for more than 300 years

Lincolnshire residents have been encouraged to sign up to receive free trees and plants as part of National Tree Week.

Farmers, landowners and community groups are eligible for up to 50 trees or 250 hedging plants.

They are being distributed for planting because they can capture carbon, provide habitats for wildlife and prevent flooding.

The plants can be collected on 25-26 November at events in Boothby Pagnell and Market Rasen.

Hawthorn trees in blossom

The scheme has been organised by Lincolnshire County Council, who have compiled packs of tree saplings, including small-leaved lime, hornbeam, English oak, field maple, wild cherry, hawthorn and hazel.

The council will also supply stakes and tree guards, or canes and spiral guard for the hedging plant kits.

Councillor Colin Davie said: “Tree planting is part of our commitment to a greener Lincolnshire and both trees and hedgerows are an important means of capturing carbon. Of course they also provide habitats and corridors for wildlife, enhancing biodiversity and can even help prevent flooding.”

Tree collection events are taking place at:-

• Boothby Wildland Lodge, Boothby Pagnell, on Monday 25 November

• Willingham Woods, Market Rasen, on Tuesday 26 November

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