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19-03-2025
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Micro forest of native trees planted in town park
A new micro forest has been established with 750 native trees planted in a town park. The forest in Castlefields Park in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, has been funded by King Charles III's Coronation Living Heritage Fund. Micro forests were pioneered by the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki - and are about the size of a tennis court. The organisers of the project hope it will become "a rich habitat for birds, bees and other wildlife". No-one knows for sure if there ever was a castle in Castlefields, although historians have spoken of a medieval castle on or near the site. It has an Edwardian bandstand, which was boarded up for several years but has been restored. Botanist Miyawaki pioneered the use of densely-planted trees in a small area to create forests in 20 to 30 years - instead of the usual 100. Volunteers carried out the planting in Castlefields Park, under the supervision of a company called Tomorrow's Forests. Anna Leveridge from the firm said: "This new micro forest can help tackle the impacts of poor air quality, provide more shade, and become a peaceful space for the community to enjoy. "By using the Miyawaki method, the trees will grow quickly, creating a rich habitat for birds, bees, and other wildlife. "It's been fantastic to see local volunteers getting involved, and we can't wait to watch this space flourish for generations to come." North Northamptonshire Council received funding of £27,765 from the Coronation Living Heritage Fund to pay for the creation of this forest, another one at Croyland Primary School - and a third in Kettering. The funding includes maintenance for the next three years. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Tree planting begins to protect flood-prone areas Project reveals undiscovered ancient woodlands More trees to be felled in battle against disease North Northamptonshire Council Tomorrow's Forests
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09-02-2025
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Community handed fruit trees from Coronation fund
Community groups, schools and parish councils have received hundreds of fruit trees, so they can plant their own orchards this winter. The trees will be put on publicly accessible land across the North Northamptonshire Council area, ranging in size of five to 100 trees in each location. It comes after the council was awarded a grant from the Coronation Living Heritage Fund - part of a government initiative celebrating the King's Coronation. "It is a way of providing important habitats for wildlife, and creating green spaces where our communities can connect with nature for years come," said Helen Harrison, the council's executive member for climate and green environment. Last week, community representatives went to Coronation Park in Corby to collect their fruit trees and planting kits. Each tree was provided with stakes, mesh guards and mulch mats to support healthy growth. In total, 720 fruit trees were handed over. They included a variety of traditional and local apple, pear, cherry, plum, quince and medlar trees. Jason Smithers, leader of the Conservative-run council, said: "The community orchards will make such a huge difference to the area. "They will offer valuable opportunities for education and engagement, and leave a lasting legacy for our communities and wildlife." The new orchards are due to be planted by the following groups, schools and parish councils: Brigstock Parish Council Coronation Park Growing Project Cottingham Parish Council Deene and Deenethorpe Parish Council Fletton Field Association - Oundle Friends of Sywell Country Park Gretton Parish Council Isebrook SEN School Kettering Buccleuch Academy King's Cliffe Endowed School Laxton Junior School Little Stanion Primary School Lowick Village Hall – Germain Education Foundation Oundle School Oundle Town Council Raunds Town Council Stanion C of E School Wilbarston Primary School Wren Spinney School Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Hundreds of trees to transform town's open space North Northamptonshire Council
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09-02-2025
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Fruit trees from Coronation fund given to North Northants groups
Community groups, schools and parish councils have received hundreds of fruit trees, so they can plant their own orchards this trees will be put on publicly accessible land across the North Northamptonshire Council area, ranging in size of five to 100 trees in each comes after the council was awarded a grant from the Coronation Living Heritage Fund - part of a government initiative celebrating the King's Coronation."It is a way of providing important habitats for wildlife, and creating green spaces where our communities can connect with nature for years come," said Helen Harrison, the council's executive member for climate and green environment. Last week, community representatives went to Coronation Park in Corby to collect their fruit trees and planting tree was provided with stakes, mesh guards and mulch mats to support healthy total, 720 fruit trees were handed over. They included a variety of traditional and local apple, pear, cherry, plum, quince and medlar Smithers, leader of the Conservative-run council, said: "The community orchards will make such a huge difference to the area."They will offer valuable opportunities for education and engagement, and leave a lasting legacy for our communities and wildlife." The new orchards are due to be planted by the following groups, schools and parish councils:Brigstock Parish CouncilCoronation Park Growing ProjectCottingham Parish CouncilDeene and Deenethorpe Parish CouncilFletton Field Association - OundleFriends of Sywell Country ParkGretton Parish CouncilIsebrook SEN SchoolKettering Buccleuch AcademyKing's Cliffe Endowed SchoolLaxton Junior SchoolLittle Stanion Primary SchoolLowick Village Hall – Germain Education FoundationOundle SchoolOundle Town CouncilRaunds Town CouncilStanion C of E SchoolWilbarston Primary SchoolWren Spinney School Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
