Second planting year of the Big Halton Forest
The second year’s plantings of new trees is underway in parts of Widnes and Runcorn and should be completed during February. Last year (2023) saw the first pilot plantings of 3,500 trees and additional shrubs take place and this year there are around 12,000 trees...
Planting of Big Halton Forest to get underway
Ahead of National Tree Week, Halton Borough Council has set out its plans for a major new tree planting programme across Halton, as part of its eight year ‘Big Halton Forest’ initiative. The Council usually plants around 1500 new trees each year, but with £300,000...