£12,000 awarded to council to plant more trees
More trees will be planted in the near future.
£12,000 has been given to the council in South Kesteven to plant new trees.
The money is being given through the Trees Outside Woodland Fund, delivered in partnership between The Tree Council and DEFRA.
It will enable the Council to plant 58 trees and 238 metres of native mixed hedgerow across a variety of sites this winter.
Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste, Cllr Rhys Baker, said: “Lincolnshire has some of the lowest levels of tree cover in England. This money will allow us to bring more trees into our communities and create greener, healthier places for people and nature.
“The project is about more than simply planting trees. It is about creating a lasting legacy for our communities, improving local environments and giving residents the opportunity to enjoy the benefits that trees can bring.”