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| Wanted, more trees! This unusual pine is located outside the Meridian showground in Cleethorpes |
A PLEDGE to increase the number of trees in North East Lincolnshire has been sounded by the council.
The borough currently has almost the lowest canopy cover in the country.
Some wards, including East Marsh, West Marsh, Sidney Sussex, Immingham and Croft Baker have as little as two per cent tree coverage.
The council's portfolio holder for the environment is Cllr Henry Hudson (Con, Wolds) who claims progress with planting is already being made, but he is keen for the authority to step up the pace.
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| Cllr Hudson - portfolio holder for all things green and leafy |
Says he: "There are so many benefits that trees offer us, not least of which is the effect they have on our efforts to get to net zero by capturing and storing carbon from the atmosphere.
"Everyone in the borough benefits from trees.
"They help create a sense of place and local identity and have a positive impact on people’s mental and physical health.
"They create focal points and landmarks, and they benefit communities by increasing pride in the local area."
He continues: "I look forward to seeing many more trees being planted this season.
"The council will continue to work with partners, local businesses and community groups to increase tree canopy cover across the borough."
The portfolio's comments come at the start of National Tree Week which runs until December 1.
Winter tree planting has this month already been taking place at Macauley School this month.
With support from community volunteers, further sessions are due to take place at Nunsthorpe on November 26 and in Quantock Park, Scartho, on November 28, with the help of invited community groups.
* Ironically, at a planning committee meeting on Thursday, councillors will be recommended to reduce the canopy cover provided by a landmark sycamore tree behind the Waterfront apartment block on Kingsway.
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