Tree planting scheme breathes new life into city

Over 40 new trees will be planted In the North West of Sheffield this year, covering an area from Lodge Moor up to the Stannington and Langsett estates. Crab Apple, Rowan and Red and Silver Birch trees have been chosen due to their colour when in flower, berries that attract birds in winter and the fact that they let light through.

 

They will replace ones that were planted in Victorian times and have now come to the end of their natural lives. They have been chosen carefully to increase biodiversity, support wildlife and enhance public spaces.

 

Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Homes work closely together to keep local areas clean and green. Plans to increase tree planting across the city over the next few years will help achieve that goal.

 

At tomorrow’s launch event local councillors, Sheffield Homes Board Members and local people will watch the planting of 12 trees.

 

Surjan Tiwana, Sheffield Homes Area Manager for the North West, said: "We work extremely closely with Sheffield City Council to keep our city cleaner, greener and safer. A very important part of our work is maintaining open spaces in and around estates where the trees will be replanted.

 

"The trees chosen for this scheme will bring the maximum benefits to local people and the environment. They also limit traditional problems with trees, such as tree roots damaging buildings or blocking light into homes.

 

"This project will make the city an even nicer place to live for today’s residents and future generations."

 

Councillor Bryan Lodge, Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Green Spaces at Sheffield City Council, said: "Trees are such an important part of Sheffield's heritage so it’s wonderful to see that by planting more trees we are preserving that for future generations. What makes this even more special is the involvement of local people who will be able to see their work grow, blossom and enhance the area. Tree planting supports Sheffield’s reputation as the Nation’s greenest city."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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