More than 70 trees will be planted on council land across Oxford this tree planting season in efforts to tackle the climate and ecological emergency.
Oxford Direct Services, acting on behalf of Oxford City Council, are implement the planting across parks, recreation grounds, and various city-wide locations, and started in Rose Hill last week.
Typically recognised as lasting from October to April, the tree-planting season provides the optimal conditions for trees to survive and flourish.
This season, trees will be planted subject to weather conditions at 26 different locations, including Aristotle Lane, Blackbird Leys Park, and Headington Hill Park.
Since Oxford City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, more than 10,000 trees have been planted.
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All the trees will benefit from a three-year watering and aftercare programme, and residents have the opportunity to support this initiative by becoming a Tree Guardian.
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Councillor Anna Railton said: "Oxford’s trees and woodland play an important role in reducing the effects of climate change and supporting biodiversity.
"Over the past 10 years, we have planted over 10,000 new trees in our green spaces, and each year this number continues to grow.
"I am looking forward to seeing these new trees as we continue to tackle the climate and ecological emergency and improve our city."
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