A series of successful planting days have transformed St. Peter’s Pightle. All the areas designated for woodland now have most of their trees planted. The latest session, on Saturday 8th February was very well attended with around 25 people (including four families with some very enthusiastic children) busily planting trees.
If you haven’t yet planted any trees in St Peter’s Pightle you still have a chance – there will be another planting day on Saturday 8th March so come and join in what will probably be the last planting session this year. There will be some tools available but do bring a spade if possible.
We have now planted well over 3,000 trees in St Peter’s Pightle, with around 500 more to go in before the end of March. The species and approximate numbers are listed below.
| Oak | 355 |
| Crab apple | 150 |
| Blackthorn | 175 |
| Goat willow | 70 |
| Rowan | 190 |
| Dog rose | 90 |
| Silver birch | 225 |
| Alder | 55 |
| Beech | 80 |
| Hornbeam | 210 |
| Hawthorn | 555 |
| Hazel | 220 |
| Elder | 65 |
| Dogwood | 140 |
| Field maple | 170 |
| Guelder rose | 75 |
| Wayfaring tree | 10 |
| Wild pear | 12 |
| Wild service tree | 10 |
| Walnut | 30 |
| Sweet chestnut | 120 |
| Spindle | 75 |
| Small leaved lime | 100 |
| Scots pine | 4 |
| Yew | 3 |
| Cherry | 95 |
| Black Poplar | 2 |
| Horse chestnut | 4 |
| Total | 3290 |
Photos – Joanna Jarvis
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Blyth Woods 