Countryfile has launched Plant Britain, an ambitious two-year challenge to get us all planting to help combat climate change and at the same time, boost our wellbeing and wildlife.
We often look to nature for our recouperation and restoration. The new initiative recommends that we not only plant trees but also flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables.
The UK certainly needs more trees, why not consider planting one? Pot up some seeds at home today and watch them grow from tiny seedlings into formidable giants!
By increasing the UK's tree cover, we can all take that first step towards tackling climate change.
Which Trees are Best? Here are 6 ideas of trees to plant and their benefits:
1
To attract wildlife
Native trees with nuts and berries such as rowan, hazel and beech provide food throughout the year.
2
To provide shelter for livestock
Native species provide a good source of shade in summer and shelter from the elements over winter.
3
To prevent soil erosion
Trees can hold soils firm and improve stability to protect against wind and water erosion
4
For Timber Production
A species such as oak, beech and walnut
5
To reduce flooding
Trees suitable for riparian planting or in a damp field corner include alder and willow
6
For a source of wood fuel
Cherry, hornbeam, birch and rowan all burn well.
Remember to research the type of soil in the area of the UK where you plan to plant as different trees prefer different types of soil:
Clay, Sandy, Silty, Peaty, Chalky, Loamy
Countryfile Plant Britain is an ambitious two-year challenge to get us all planting to help combat climate change and at the same time, boost our wellbeing and wildlife.
Here are some tips from The Woodland Trust on How To Plant Trees:
The National Trust look after 250,000 hectares of countryside and more than 780 miles of coastline, keeping them accessible for future generations.
Here is a link to their work on land and landscape:
Here is a link to Photographer Paul Dixon's Documentary Project
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