Volunteers wrap up warm on the first day of planting, with a few hours of sunshine between storms.

Volunteers check the tree guards are firmly tied in place as strong winds continue to batter the site.

85% of the site is flooded so work begins with heeling the young saplings in to a temporary home while the ground dries out.

#treeplanting volunteers testing the waterlogged site #afterthestorm ! We’re all set to plant our first 600 trees in the Dale Wood as part of the The Northern Forest project. Many thanks to Woodland Trust🌳 for the safe delivery of our lovely saplings.

No shortage of skilled tree planters today! Our #climatechange superheroes find their #treeplanting power stances. Our mission is 400 #nativetrees this weekend, turning bare land into a #wildlifehaven. Unlimited thanks to Woodland Trust🌳 for funding the #northernforest project

Lovely cheerful willow #catkins making an appearance in the newly planted woodland Dale Wood on a chilly March day. Big attraction with the butterflies and bees this week. 🐝Nature's Calendar Woodland Trust🌳 Community Forestry