Primary Pupils help replace lost trees
Pupils from St Ninian's Primary School, Livingston recently helped plant new trees to help replace those lost to ash die back disease.
Within West Lothian a large number of ash trees have been removed due to ash die back disease. Ash Dieback Disease (ADD), also known as Chalara Dieback of Ash, is a fungal disease that affects all species of ash tree (Fraxinus).
West Lothian Council is working alongside partner agencies to replace trees lost to the disease, as well as expanding and adding to woodland areas where possible to boost biodiversity and reduce the impacts of climate change.
With the help of pupils from St Ninians Primary, 85 trees were planted in total. The trees are a mix of species including elder, silver birch, crab apple and hazel. These trees produce blossom in spring which will support pollinating insects and many will produce fruits in autumn and winter, which will help to encourage birds and other wildlife.
The trees were donated by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) through their 'I Dig Trees' project which is designed to support community groups and schools looking to improve their local area through tree planting
