(Article reposted from Adur and Worthing Council)
School children have played their part in helping the climate by taking part in a tree-planting exercise led by the Councils' Park Rangers and Tree Action.
A group of 30 youngsters from Buckingham Park Primary School were invited to plant 18 sweet chestnut trees in the middle of Buckingham Park in Shoreham.
The initiative provided the children with the chance to enjoy time out in the open green space, learn about what's important for the climate and work as part of a team.
Nathan Hollisey-McLean, the school's Assistant Head Teacher, said:
“A lot of the children live in a flat or a house where they haven't got a garden - so many of them haven't experienced planting anything - let alone a sapling or a tree.
“Being just down the road, our students spend a lot of time here and have a strong connection to Buckingham Park, so it will be pretty cool for them to see something they've planted grow over their lifetimes.
“A lot of children these days are aware of climate change and deforestation, so it's great that they know how trees feed the planet and are aware that we need to keep planting.”
Photo: Marcus, Freddie and Zeon planting their tree in Buckingham Park
