Tree initiative branching out across the district

Published: 28 November 2024

Cllr Anita Jones holding a tree whip before its planted by volunteers

Hundreds of trees have been planted as part of an initiative led by the council’s chair.

Cllr Anita Jones sourced free whips from The Woodland Trust with the intention of improving biodiversity in all four corners of the district.

Some 600 were planted in Hythe last week by county, district and town councillors – as well as volunteers from Napier Barracks and the Hythe Civic Society.

Other locations, including Dymchurch and New Romney, are set to benefit from new young trees soon.

There are approximately 200 left and, with it being National Tree Week, community groups and schools with location suggestions are being encouraged to get in touch.

Cllr Anita Jones, Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s chair, said: “Trees give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world’s wildlife.

“This is the best time of the year to plant them, so I’m very keen to hear from groups from across the district who have somewhere in mind.”

Email chair@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk to share your ideas.