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BBC News
21-03-2025
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Trees planted to create Covid memorial woodland in Wokingham
Volunteers have been planting trees as a tribute to those who died during the Covid pandemic as part of a new project. Wokingham Borough Council is marking five years since the outbreak by creating a memorial woodland, which is now also open so the public can council plans to plant more than 6,700 trees across the 7.7-hectare plot, which lies immediately north of California Country service manager for green infrastructure Laura Buck said: "Anyone can help us create this long-lasting legacy." The project, supported by the Woodland Trust's Emergency Tree Fund, is all about "remembrance and hope".The planting is being done by residents, volunteers and contractors over the next four days, with two sessions each day lasting two Buck said: "It's a collaborative effort, everyone has been impacted by the pandemic." Ms Buck said the site, which was farmland before and was primarily used for cattle grazing, would be called The Covid Memorial Woodland."The idea really is to bring to the residents an area for reflection," she said."It was driven from the Covid pandemic. "The council wanted to create a space where residents could come from all over and have an area for reflection."Ms Buck said about 6.7 hectares of the area would be woodland, with the left as wildflower said: "There will be a path in between where people can walk through and then just take a little bit of time, away from the hustle and bustle of life." The council is asking the community to join in planting trees to support the "meaningful cause". It said it was a "great opportunity to give back to the community" and "contribute to tackling the climate emergency"."No experience is needed, just bring enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference," it are still available, which can be found online. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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Tree planting to remember those lost during Covid
A council is marking five years since the Covid pandemic by planting trees in a woodland. Wokingham Borough Council said it planned to plant more than 6,700 trees across the 7.7-hectare plot, which lies immediately north of California Country Park. The council said the Covid Memorial Wood "will become a lasting tribute to those we lost during the coronavirus pandemic". The authority is encouraging residents to join the community in planting trees to "support this meaningful cause" between 19 and 22 March. The project, supported by the Woodland Trust's Emergency Tree Fund, is part of an ongoing effort to plant trees across the borough to tackle the climate emergency. The woodland will feature a mix of British and UK-sourced and grown stock. It will consist of 17 different species suitable for the site conditions, including field maple, hornbeam, hazel, holly, wild cherry, and English oak, among others. Wildflower seeding takes place later this spring and summer. Additionally, the council plans to create footpaths to help residents visit the woodland. The council said: "The woodland will serve as a lasting memorial for many generations, while also helping increase biodiversity in the borough." "This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and contribute to tackling the climate emergency." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Wokingham Borough Council The Woodland Trust's Emergency Tree Fund
BBC News
11-03-2025
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Berkshire tree planting to remember those lost during Covid
A council is marking five years since the Covid pandemic by planting trees in a Borough Council said it planned to plant more than 6,700 trees across the 7.7-hectare plot, which lies immediately north of California Country council said the Covid Memorial Wood "will become a lasting tribute to those we lost during the coronavirus pandemic".The authority is encouraging residents to join the community in planting trees to "support this meaningful cause" between 19 and 22 March. The project, supported by the Woodland Trust's Emergency Tree Fund, is part of an ongoing effort to plant trees across the borough to tackle the climate woodland will feature a mix of British and UK-sourced and grown will consist of 17 different species suitable for the site conditions, including field maple, hornbeam, hazel, holly, wild cherry, and English oak, among seeding takes place later this spring and summer. Additionally, the council plans to create footpaths to help residents visit the council said: "The woodland will serve as a lasting memorial for many generations, while also helping increase biodiversity in the borough.""This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and contribute to tackling the climate emergency." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
