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| Tree planting at Brotherton Park, Dibbinsdale, to celebrate Cheshire Wildlife Trust's 60th birthday |
One hundred and eighty tree whips planted in 22 minutes! Not sure if we would make the Guinness Book of Records but it is impressive.
On Saturday 26th November Wirral Wildlife celebrated the 60th birthday of Cheshire Wildlife Trust by organising a tree planting at Brotherton Park, Dibbinsdale. These trees will buffer Brotherton Park against pollution and noise from the busy Spital Road. They are native species and when grown will absorb carbon dioxide and pollutants and support wildlife.
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| Ron Warne (left), Howard Gibson (centre) and Tim Gannicliffe (right) |
Around 40 people turned up to help on the day but much meticulous planning had gone on beforehand, by Hilary Ash and Paul Loughnane, who liaised with Dr Nicola Wallbank, Tree Strategy Landscape Manager for Wirral Council. Thanks also to Ron Warne and the Friends of Dibbinsdale, and the Wirral Countryside Volunteers.
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| Cheshire Wildlife Trust Vice-Chair, Charles Neame, about to cut the cake |
Afterwards hot drinks and cake were enjoyed and Charles Neame, Vice-Chair of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, cut a celebration cake with a specially polished billhook. Thanks are due to the helpers baking cakes, boiling the kettles and washing up afterwards!
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| A close up of the birthday cake and the ceremonial billhook |
Of course that is not the end of it. The trees will need weeding and mulching for the next two summers. We will be asking for volunteer help to do so. Ron and the Friends of Dibbinsdale will keep an eye on them and let us know when care is needed. If we get another drought, then Nicola will organise watering.
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| Stephen Ross, Chairman of Wirral Wildlife (left), and Charles Neame, Vice-Chair of Cheshire Wildlife Trust (right) |
Finally a message from our Chairman:
I cannot thank you all enough for making the 60th Anniversary of Cheshire Wildlife Trust such a success.
Never have I seen so many trees planted so rapidly by so many keen enthusiastic volunteers. It was pleasurable to converse with so many of you thereafter while the excellent cakes and tea were consumed with such vigour.
It could not have happened without so much planning and care, supported by our cake makers and caterers. To Ron and Friend's of Dibbinsdale, together with Wirral Countryside Volunteers who make such a profound contribution to wildlife conservation across Wirral, particular appreciation.
Once again, many thanks,
Stephen Ross
All photos by Richard Ash.
I cannot thank you all enough for making the 60th Anniversary of Cheshire Wildlife Trust such a success.
Never have I seen so many trees planted so rapidly by so many keen enthusiastic volunteers. It was pleasurable to converse with so many of you thereafter while the excellent cakes and tea were consumed with such vigour.
It could not have happened without so much planning and care, supported by our cake makers and caterers. To Ron and Friend's of Dibbinsdale, together with Wirral Countryside Volunteers who make such a profound contribution to wildlife conservation across Wirral, particular appreciation.
Once again, many thanks,
Stephen Ross
All photos by Richard Ash.
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