Stockport Council and George Cox Ltd, along with Greater Manchester’s tree planting movement, City of Trees, are looking for residents help with their ambitious project to plant a new community woodland at Penny Lane, Reddish Vale, Stockport.
“To mark our 75th Anniversary we are looking to plant 7,500 trees throughout Stockport,” says Chris Cox, grandson of the original founder and Managing Director of the company. “We have worked closely with City of Trees and Stockport MBC to develop the first of what is hoped to be a number of new Community woodland areas”.
“This is a great contractor-led community project,” said Cllr Mark Roberts, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, at Stockport Council.
“George Cox is one of our long-standing highway framework contractors and it truly is a positive contribution they are making in fully funding this tremendous project. They have spent the last few weeks clearing and preparing site that is now ready for planting.
“Planting more trees is an incredibly important factor in the Council’s strategy to help combat climate change and improve the biodiversity of the borough.”
Bryan Cosgrove, from City of Trees, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to work with other contractors in the area and, with the of help organisations like George Cox, move closer to our ambitious goal of planting at least one tree for every person in the region.
“Tree planting schemes, like Penny Lane, are key for tackling the climate emergency head on and creating a greener, healthier, and happier Greater Manchester.”
The trees to be planted will be native species, selected for their suitability to the area and their ability to create new habitats for wildlife. This will also create a nature corridor, connecting the Penny Lane woodlands to the Reddish Vale Country Park, making it easier for wildlife to make new habitats, leading to a more diverse and beneficial ecosystem.
On 8th March 2023, they will be holding an community planting day for anyone would like to get involved.
I you want to join in on this memorable occasion and help turn the Penny Lane fields into a community woodland area, please contact tasha@cityoftrees.org.uk to book onto the event.
Should you have any queries, please contact enquiries@gcox.co.uk
