James Young High School gives it some welly
First trees planted as Tree For All Scotland is launched in Livingston
Over 200 pupils from James Young High School will be among the first Scottish children to plant trees under the banner of Tree for All – The Woodland Trust Scotland’s new children’s tree planting campaign. The Trust has challenged the pupils to plant 700 trees at their Dedridge site to mark the launch of Tree for All. Players from Livingston FC and Provost Joe Thomas will be getting involved and getting their boots muddy as they help the pupils fulfil this mammoth task.
Pupils can also test their throwing skills as the Trust will also be hosting the 'West Lothian Welly Whanging Competition' with prizes for those who can throw the furthest.
The Tree for All Campaign is the largest children’s tree planting initiative Scotland has ever seen. The campaign’s vision is that every child should have the chance to plant trees. Two million trees– that’s two for every child under the age of 16 - will be planted across Scotland over the next five years as part of the campaign. Tree For All aims to inspire in children a love of nature and a determination to act on its behalf. Tree For All is a call to action to reverse the trend of a generation which is disengaged from the natural world.
Over the next five years Tree For All will provide many simple, enjoyable and practical ways for everyone - families, schools and children - to get involved.
This event also marks the start of Tree for All Weekend which runs from 18th-23rd November, with events planned across Scotland. For those unable to attend an organised event – you can take part by planting a in your own back garden, or even online.
For media Enquiries contact:
Jacqui Morris at the Woodland Trust Scotland on 01355 578777, mobile 07979 706675, Email: jacquimorris@woodland-trust.org.uk
Notes to editors:
The Woodland Trust: The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. It has 300,000 members and supporters. The Trust has four key aims: i) No further loss of ancient woodland; ii) Restoring and improving the biodiversity of woods; iii) Increasing new native woodland; iv) Increasing people’s understanding and enjoyment of woodland. Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres).
In 1984 the Trust acquired its first site in Scotland at Balmacaan – today the Trust owns 79 sites covering 7,600 hectares. Access to its sites is free. Further news can be accessed via www.woodland-trust.org.uk
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