Sadly, last year we lost 50 trees from a variety of sites across Maghull’s 14 parks and 19 open spaces, following a Tree Health Assessment Report, but now there is incredible news on the horizon for the whole community…
From humble beginnings on Stafford Morton Way (wildflower project) we liaised with Mersey Forest and their extraordinarily helpful and knowledgeable staff Jo Sayer (pictured in link below) & Jayne Float, who provided advice on recycling the old trees and donated 11 trees, and 28m of mixed wildlife friendly hedging (2 Plum, 2 Damson, 2 Morello Cherry, 2 Silver Birch, 1 Rowen, 1 Crabapple, 1 Holly, and the 28 m of next wildlife friendly hedging).
HOWEVER, following continued year-long discussions between Patrick McKinley (MTC leader), Alex Spencer (MTC Amenities Manager), Ben Greenaway (Mersey Forest and Northern Forest Officer & pictured) and myself, we are potentially receiving THOUSANDS OF TREES FOR FREE!
Following sites assessments last week, we are waiting for a detailed report from Northern Forest within a month, but there is room for considerable optimism. Consequently, we are hoping that the first planting will commence in November 2020, preceded by a public announcement to invite interested residents to join ‘Maghull’s Big Dig’ (depending on any extended restrictions). This will also coincide with the annual National Tree Week and Sefton’s Borough of Culture and their environmental emphasis related to the now postponed Glasgow World Climate Conference.
A final thank you to Jo Sayer for so much help and after 20 years with Mersey Forest she is now working in ‘tree heaven’ in the Lake District, and Jayne Float for stepping in and providing the Maghull schoolchildren with a fantastic hands-on educational experience during last November’s planting on SMW. https://www.champnews.com/papers/pdf/M2819.pdf#page=3
Meanwhile, please consider supporting our latest project on www.spacehive.com/woodend where you can really help to make a difference.