Derek Thomas appeals for tree-planting volunteers

By Joseph Macey

4th Nov 2020 | Local News

Derek Thomas.
Derek Thomas.

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas is appealing for volunteers to get involved in his Woodland Recovery 2020 project that aims to plant 20,000 trees in the area.

He hopes that individuals and organisation and groups will come forward to plant trees – either for one day a week, or just as a one-off during a period of a few weeks at the end of the year.

Mr Thomas said:

"Trees play an incredible role in combating climate chaos by removing planet-wrecking emissions from the air around us - so we plan to plant 20,000 trees throughout West Cornwall.

"Already, with the help of local communities, schools and individual landowners, we have planted almost 5,000 trees and another 6,000 trees are arriving in November.

"I'd like to give people the chance to come and get some fresh air, get their hands dirty and plant some trees which will do so much to help us achieve our net zero target. We will ensure that the planting sessions take place in groups of no more than six in a Covid-secure way as soon as lockdown rules permit."

If you would like more information, would like to get involved or know of people who would, please contact Derek's office, either by calling 01736 363038 or by emailing him at [email protected]

     

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