Nurturing Nature at Wilderlands Farm: A Successful Tree Tending Event
It was wonderful to see so many trees not only surviving but thriving at our recent tree tending event at Wilderlands Farm. An important part of the process, often overlooked by many other tree planting projects, is the care of the saplings. This involves cutting back grasses and weeds, checking saplings are healthy, adding a good quality nutrient- rich mulch around the roots to keep in moisture, securing tree protectors and posts. Many factors can lead to their demise, such as the abundance of deer that love to eat them, highland cows that bump into them, and extreme weather conditions.
Thank you to our amazing volunteers who joined us on this special day. With your help, we were able to tend to a huge proportion of the 1,500 trees planted during our tree planting events last February and November, resulting in an impressive 85% success rate.
Considering the environmental impact of events, we are thankful to our partners Locate Productions, who provided a delicious locally sourced lunch from Brighton based caterers ,You Juice, featuring seasonal salads, fresh fruit shots, along with locally baked breads and Sussex cheeses. In keeping with our sustainability commitments, the majority of guests made their way to pick up points by train and foot and were transported to the site by mini bus, significantly lowering the carbon impact of the day.
As we continue to nurture these young saplings, we are reminded of the impact that collective efforts can have on our environment. Each tree we tend to is a step toward a greener, more sustainable future. Together, we can ensure that these trees grow into a flourishing forest, benefiting wildlife and future generations. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
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9 июл 2024
