Article Source: North Lanarkshire Council
Last Updated: 19 October 2021 11:35
We will plant 20,000 native trees at the two parks, with a further 20,000 at sites at Low Wood, Cumbernauld and Calderbank, near Airdrie.
The 40,000 trees represent the number of primary school pupils in the area, and Primary 7 pupils will have the opportunity to plant a tree during outdoor education visits to Strathclyde Park in this and future planting seasons. Species will include Downy birch, Sessile oak, Common alder, Rowan, Gean, Hazel and Hawthorn.
Pupils from Condorrat Primary School in Cumbernauld joined Depute Council Leader Councillor Paul Kelly to plant the first trees at Strathclyde Country Park and mark the COP26 conference coming to Glasgow next month.
“Our new woodlands will play an important part in tackling climate change locally, as well as developing natural habitats for wildlife to flourish,” Councillor Kelly said.
“Planting trees is also a positive way for pupils to learn about the benefits of nature and contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
"After the challenges we’ve all faced throughout the coronavirus pandemic, this reminds our young people that there is hope and a brighter future ahead.”
The saplings which the pupils planted were grown from acorns from the Covenanter's Oak in the nearby Dalzell Estate. At around 800 years old, it is the oldest tree in Lanarkshire.
Since 2010 the council has planted around 180,000 trees, covering over 60 hectares of land – a hectare being approximately the size of an international rugby union pitch.
Planting of the new woodlands will begin in November to the north of Strathclyde Loch within the country park, with work at the other sites following over the winter.
At Palacerigg an initial 2.5 hectares will be planted this winter, with an area identified for each town in North Lanarkshire to include a specimen tree.
A 2.5 hectare field will be planted at Calderbank, adjacent to Brownsburn Local Nature Reserve and the Calderbank and Chapelhall Woodland In and Around Towns (WIAT) project.
At Low Wood 2,340 trees will be planted at a site adjacent to other areas where trees are present to facilitate a green corridor.
Plans have been agreed for the redevelopment of the centre to create a near net zero health hub. This will include improved facilities for visitors and a reduction in carbon emissions by 90%.
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