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The Tree Care Campaign

The important role that trees play in helping to combat the effects of climate change have been widely reported and as a consequence, the past few years have seen a significant drive by many people to plant more trees. However, planting alone is not the e
Yet this aftercare is not an arduous task and just a few minutes spared each year, especially in March and April, can make a significant difference to the health of a tree. Simple activities such as mulching, checking that stakes or ties are not too tight, putting up tree guards and clearing away weeds all make a huge difference and improve the chances that the trees will survive to a good age.
‘So many people have been encouraged to plant trees in recent years and we want to ensure that this enthusiasm carries on into future years’, said Pauline Buchanan Black, director-general of The Tree Council. ‘There is nothing worse than revisiting trees that were so carefully planted, to find ....
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