Published: Wednesday, 22nd September 2021
The Council in collaboration with the Forest of Mercia are creating an urban woodland on Bradbury Lane in Hednesford.
It is proposed that a mixture of over 4000 native trees and shrubs will be planted across seven woodland blocks, surrounding open green space, with an aim to improve wildlife and fight against climate change.
The Government has a target to increase tree planting across the UK with 30,000 hectares to be planted by the end of this parliament. The planting of these trees will help to fight against climate change by absorbing pollution and improving air quality, reducing flooding and supporting urban wildlife.
Councillor Justin Johnson, Environment & Climate Change Portfolio Leader said “Our aim is for the woodlands to encourage community engagement and promote outdoor learning through forest school type activities and have local volunteers help to plant the woodland.
“The planting will help to improve the green space available for local residents to use. I would encourage residents to attend the consultation in October to find out more information about this project and the volunteering opportunities available.”
There are a number of schools involved in the project including; Staffordshire University Academy, Kingsmead School, St Peters Church of England Academy, Hednesford Valley High, Littleton Green Community School and Pye Green Academy.
In addition to local community groups including; Hednesford Scouts, Cannock Princes Trust, Hednesford Lions and The Friends of Hednesford Park.
To find out more, the Council are holding a public consultation on Saturday 2 October between 11am and 2pm on the green at Bradbury Lane, next to 5’s Pavilion and Sports Ground.