Newspaper article of Ballafesson planting🌳
New public park is ready to take root
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Volunteers pulled on gloves and picked up a spade and got stuck in planting some 370 saplings in Rushen.
Cruse Bereavement Care also came with a fantastic team.
Species: oak, downy birch, alder, elder, field maple, rowan, hawthorn, alder buckthorn, goat willow, sycamore, beech, blackthorn, hazel and scots pine.
*** Richmond Hill planting this Sunday from 10.30 am***
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Date & Time: Sunday 19th of March, 10.30 am
Difficulty: Easy - family friendly
Weather: dry and bright with some sunshine
Location: Richmond Hill, Upper Ballacubbon Farm
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The aim is to plant about 300 native trees, same place and similar number to the event on the 5th of March. Native tree species are best for wildlife as insects have adapted over millenia to local conditions.
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First timer or experienced, single persons or small groups, you can just rock up without prior contact. We are going to show newcomers our method of planting trees. It is okay if you come a bit late or need to leave early. No dogs please.
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The plantings tend to last for two to three hours and we share coffee and tea afterwards. We recommend wearing waterproof, warm clothing that can get some dirt on it and sturdy shoes such as hiking boots.
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As usual we recommend ride sharing, post your requests for lifts below in the comments. The site is about 100 m away from the parking area.
planting area: goo.gl/maps/iS2yuNYuB1785YkM9
parking: goo.gl/maps/fH9iFBUnF42nL6fn9
The Isle of Man Woodland Trust sends bright blessings along with our most grateful thanks to our long time friends at Bernhard Schulte Ship Management who have just become Silver Level Supporters for another year. These legends have been loyal supporters our work since 2011 and were our first official corporate sponsors. Thank you so much, BSM! We're delighted to welcome you on board again and we're looking forward to planting some more trees with you soon! ~IOMWT
This Sunday we have the honour of welcoming His Excellency the Governor and Lady Lorimer to our tree planting near Port Erin.
Date & time: 12th of March from 10.30 am
Difficulty: Easy - family friendly
Location: Ballafesson, close to Port Erin
Weather: 11°C, dry and cloudy
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The aim is to plant about 370 saplings, predominantly Manx native species, which are fantastic for wildlife. The trees are going to provide food and shelter for many insect species which birds and other creatures such as hedgehogs feed on. Trees also provide oxygen, stabilise and enrich soils and decrease flood water runoff.
🌱+💚=🌳
First timer or experienced, single persons or small groups, you can just rock up without prior contact. We are going to show newcomers our method of planting trees. It is okay if you come a bit late or need to leave early. No dogs please.
☕️🍪🥾🧥
The plantings tend to last for two to three hours and we share coffee and tea afterwards. We recommend wearing waterproof, warm clothing that can get some dirt on it and sturdy shoes such as hiking boots.
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The site is just north of Port Erin at the west of Ballafesson Road close to the junction with Barracks Road. The car park is next to the cemetery opposite Rushen vicarage. Our charity's flag should be clearly visible there. A map is attached. As usual we recommend ride sharing, post your requests for lifts below in the comments.
Google maps: goo.gl/maps/EeyLinuqwj9A3XnU8
What3Words: what3words.com/rivals.tiles.victories
