Immingham playing fields site set to become greener and leafier thanks to grant from ports giant ABP

                                                  

MORE trees are set to be planted in Immingham thanks to a financial contribution from ABP.

The ports giant has resolved to chip in  £18,352.44 towards a woodland expansion planting scheme at the playing fields off Battery Street in the town.

It is hoped this will be sufficient to pay for:

* 666 trees

* Shelter tubes, stakes and ties 

* Spot spraying

* One thinning operation

* Replacement of any dead trees over a period of three years

* Staffing resources

* Maintenance over 10 years

North East Lincolnshire Council will oversee the scheme.

The contribution represents part-mitigation for the imminent loss of historic Humber Bank woodland to make way for its  proposed new green energy jetty in the estuary.