Eastbourne’s Treebourne calls for residents to care for trees planted earlier in the year

By Sam Pole
Published 27th Sep 2023, 10:53 BST
Updated 27th Sep 2023, 10:54 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Eastbourne planting project Treebourne has asked residents to help volunteers look after trees that had planted earlier in the year.

On Saturday, September 30, volunteers from Treebourne as well as members of the public will be heading to Lottbridge Drive to help care for tress that they planted in February.

Between 9am to 12pm volunteers will be weeding, mulching, and collecting damaged tree guards.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

In a statement, a spokesperson for Treebourne said: “Feel free to turn up anytime between 9am and 12noon at the end of Lottbridge Drive, however, on this occasion, as it’s a small planting site, it’s possible work might finish a little early.

Eastbourne planting project Treebourne has asked residents to help volunteers look after trees that had planted earlier in the year. Picture: ContributedEastbourne planting project Treebourne has asked residents to help volunteers look after trees that had planted earlier in the year. Picture: Contributed
Eastbourne planting project Treebourne has asked residents to help volunteers look after trees that had planted earlier in the year. Picture: Contributed

“Tools will be provided but please bring a gardening fork if you have one, as well as sturdy boots and thick gloves.”

Treebourne’s goal is to double Eastbourne’s tree cover by 2030 We’re working with the council and independently, to find sites - large and small - where they can plant trees.