Landscapes for Water: Tree Planting Days
Help us plant trees, restore the landscape and mitigate the effects of climate change
- Booking essential
- Free event
Historically the South Pennines supported many more trees than it does today and, as part of our Landscapes for Water conservation programme with Yorkshire Water, we are looking to recreate some of these lost wooded areas. These will form part of White Rose Forest, the community forest for north and west Yorkshire.
If you fancy getting involved and helping to plant some trees, please sign up to our tree planting sessions taking place near Withens Clough Reservoir.
Staff will help volunteers to plant very young trees (called whips) on the banks of Jack Clough by Withens Clough Reservoir. We will talk a little bit about the trees and shrubs we are planting and explain the part that the new woodland will play in the wider landscape restoration project.
Book by emailing l4w@nationaltrust.org.uk
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01484 847016 We have a limited number of spaces so if you book and can't attend, please do cancel.
- Suitability
Older children are welcome, at parents' discretion. They will also need to book.
- Meeting point
Meet at the Withens Clough Reservoir car park. Look for the National Trust and Yorkshire Water staff.
- What to bring and wear
Wear warm, all-weather clothing and footwear. Bring spade, gloves and goggles if you have (we will have spares on the day), plus snacks, water and hot drinks. Please note there are no toilets.
- Accessibility
Please bear in mind that the planting site is a rough grassland field and so the ground will be uneven in places and the area is on a slope. Tree planting involves a degree of physical activity including digging holes, knocking in stakes, etc. The planting will be done in small groups so only undertake the parts that you are comfortable to do. Staff will be on hand to help. No seating.
- Other
Book by emailing L4W@nationaltrust.org.uk
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