COUNTY council chiefs have reinforced their tree planting pledge to help enhance the local environment and create at least two new woodland areas for residents and visitors to enjoy in years to come.
The County Council has now signed The Woodland Trust’s Tree Charter, a campaign that helps people to understand the values of trees and what they can do to help them.
Works have already begun to fulfil this pledge, as the Woodland Trust partnered with the County Council in December 2020 to create a new woodland near Blackstone Picnic Place in Bewdley, where over 3,000 trees were planted and there is more to come later this year.
The County Council has already incorporated and delivered many of the Tree Charter’s commitments in recent years such as promoting public accessibility to woodlands, protecting irreplaceable trees, planning greener landscapes and helping to sustain wildlife.
Coun Tony Miller, cabinet member for the Environment, said: “I’m thrilled Worcestershire
County Council has officially signed the Tree Charter from the Woodland Trust.
“This is a positive step in the right direction and reaffirms our commitment to trees over the next five years on our own land. It is a real sign of the progress we are making in improving our local environment.
“I hope this inspires other organisations to join us in signing the Tree Charter and will pledge to protect their green spaces and leave a lasting green legacy for future generations.”
With the help of the Woodland Trust, the County Council has committed to planting 150,000 trees across the county over the next five years.
