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Newark free tree scheme announced to help community blossom

Monday, 21 October 2019 19:00

By Tia North X @TiaJourno

Households in Newark can apply for up to two trees as part of Newark and Sherwood District Council's new scheme.

Thousand of free Rowan and Crab Apple trees will be made available for Newark residents, which you can get hold of by applying online. The aim of the scheme is to promote and enhance the natural environment.

Crab Apple trees can grow up to around 12 metres, and flower throughout April and May. During the Autumn months they produce small, sour apples.

Rowan Trees are around the same size and flower throughout May and June. Red berries decorate the branches throughout Autumn, a favourite food for birds. 

Community planting projects will also soon commence across the district, involving local groups and businesses including Newark Castle Rotary Club and Newark-based food company Bakkavor.

District council leader, David Lloyd, said: “Newark and Sherwood is home to the world famous Sherwood Forest and as well as being an iconic part of our landscape, trees are vital in the fight against climate change. They help to improve the quality of our air, cool the warming planet, reduce flood risks as well as absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

“These tree planting projects follow on from our highly successful Cleaner, Safer and Greener campaign and in particular, the Greener element of that initiative. 

By increasing the number of trees in the district, not only are we making our communities more attractive, greener places to live and work, we are assisting the government in meeting its crucial target of planting 11 million trees between now and 2022.”

Households can apply for their free trees here: https://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/greener/freetrees/

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