Monday 2^nd March- Green Mentor supported  Welford Primary to plant 100 hedgerow species or tree.

These will create a green screen to block traffic noise and pollution and eventually create a wildlife space for insects and small birds

 

Both year 2 classes and a group of 8 yr5 pupils were involved. They learnt the correct way to plant in terms of positioning, hole depth as well as adding mycorrhizal fungi to the saplings roots, kick starting its symbiotic relationship, which will support its growth and  the biodiversity of the soil, making the whole ecosystem more diverse and resilient.

 

Species planted - included crab apple, dogwood, hawthorn, dog rose and hazel.