Swindon receives 50,000 newly-planted trees in five years
Volunteers help plant 50,000 trees in five years More than 50,000 trees have been planted across a town during the past five years, exceeding expectations and providing rewarding work for volunteers. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust wanted to plant trees across 494 acres (200 hectares) - but 568 acres (230 hectares) have been covered, with more trees still to come. High demand has led to trees being planted in some unused allotments which are prone to flooding. The wildlife trust and Swindon Borough Council worked together on the Great Western Community Forest...