Millington Wood tree-planting to help protect reserve

Tree planting sessions will be held later this week at Millington Wood near Pocklington

People are invited to plant a tree to help preserve a Yorkshire Wolds nature reserve for future generations.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding free sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Millington Wood, near Pocklington.

Visitors will get to plant either a wild cherry, holly, silver birch, downy birch or aspen tree.

Councillor Nick Coultish said the sessions would "really help to preserve the future of this important woodland".

Bev Hylton, from the council's countryside access team, said in recent years the reserve had been affected by ash dieback disease.

She added: "The good news is that we are now planting a fantastic mix of new trees to ensure the wood continues to be a great home for wildlife."

The trees to be planted were chosen especially for growing in the chalky soils of the Wolds, and will provide valuable food and nesting sites for many local birds, the council said.

Staff will be on hand to offer guidance on how to plant the trees. All equipment will be provided. Sessions will be held from 10:00 - 15:00 GMT each day. Booking is not required.

Millington Wood, which covers 52 acres, was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 1991 in recognition of its wildlife value and its importance to the local community.