Ground Control and Forestry England Plant 2,000 Trees at West Wood, Farley Mount

The 2021 tree planting season was rounded off at West Wood, near Farley Mount Country Park, Hampshire, with the final 2,000 young trees that were planted in the ground on 19 March 2021. The remaining trees were planted by Ground Control volunteers as part of their new corporate partnership with Forestry England.
West Wood covers an area of over 620 acres of woodland. This site was affected by Chalara, or ash dieback disease, as it is more commonly known.
Ground Control is supporting Forestry England in the restoration of this local woodland by planting oak, hornbeam and cherry. The mix of species will ensure continuity of habitat and provide all the other benefits that trees bring, including carbon sequestration and the boost to health and wellbeing that local people experience when visiting the area.
The new trees planted at West Wood will be looked after by Forestry England’s local team, with special attention paid to them for the first five years, a critical time for young trees to become established. The team conducts regular maintenance to help prevent the seedlings from being overgrown by other plants and protect them from being eaten by deer, rabbits, and other wildlife.
Chris Bawtree, Environmental Lead Ground Control, said:
Bruce Rothnie, South Forest Management Director for Forestry England, said:
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