For our second planting of 2012 eleven Rotarians, Adrian Berry and Maciey Biesiada (our sponsored peace scholar) gathered at Lippersley Farm between Addingham and Silsden to plant a 150 metre hedge under the direction of Ian Butterfield of The Forest of Bradford.
The hedge consisted of some 800 whips planted, staked and protected with a plastic sheath and took two and a half hours to complete.
Several members then left to attend sundry sporting events whilst a smaller band remained to plant a copse of some 200 trees and ultimately to retire to The Craven Heifer in Addingham for a well earned drink.
The whole excercise was done in good weather and was very enjoyable and rewarding. Hopefully the roadside position will help us to moniter future progress as the trees develop.
Alan Morrell
more Here is a copy of our entry into the District 1040 Environmental Competition where we detail the work and success that we have had in planting trees around the Bradford District
more For the 4th year in succession Blaize members and friends planted 500 trees. This year the planting was at Cuckoo Nest Farm in Addingham. We were guided again by Ian Butterfield a representative from the Forest of Bradford.
more Environment Officer Alan Morrell suggested that we should plant some trees in conjunction with the Forest of Bradford initiative. President John Watson said this would be a good memento for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
back Coming under Community this part of the group exists to undertake environmental projects on behalf of the club.