A national charity initiative to plant, nurture and protect trees has been backed by Mid Suffolk District Council.
At a meeting on Thursday, December 21, the council agreed to sign up to the Woodland Trust’s Charter for Trees, Woods and People.
The charter’s ten principles include planting more trees, a commitment to protecting irreplaceable trees and woods, sustaining landscapes rich in wildlife and using trees as the inspiration for cultural projects.
Other pledges include planning greener local landscapes and combating threats to the ecosystems which each tree supports.
Councillor David Burn, cabinet member for the environment, said: “Trees surely stand at the heart of why we all enjoy living in one of the most rural parts of the country.
“Signing up to the Woodland Trust’s charter shows our support for the aims of planting, nurturing and protecting our trees so that not only ourselves but also future generations can continue to enjoy the benefits they bring to us.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here