Forty volunteers turned out today (January 30) to plant 65 native trees at Dane Valley Woods.
Margate café and store Curve Roasters raised the money to buy the trees and then closed the shop for the day so all the staff could join the planting.
The Dane Valley Woods group is a volunteer-led project in Margate, growing and maintaining the 13 acre woodland on a former landfill site, for the enjoyment of the residents.
A Dane Valley Woods spokesperson said: “All the volunteers worked very hard and enjoyed themselves immensely on a fine winter’s morning.
“The trees were a wide mix of native species including wayfaring, spindle, field maple and a first for the woods – a sessile oak. They were sourced as English grown to minimise the risk of importing pests and diseases.
“It was our first tree plant since February 2020. All trees were mulched and we will be going back to help them every last Sunday of the month. We have been planting trees at Dane Valley Woods for almost 20 years, and this fledgling woodland on a former landfill is reaping benefits for wildlife – over 230 species have been recorded so far.
“Further plans include creating glades, installing seating, and creating new habitats for wildlife.”
To find out more or get involved visit the group’s facebook page and Instagram, email [email protected] or check out the website at www.danevalleywoods.org
