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Bantams Go Green: 154 Trees Planted for Every Goal
9 Mar
Summary
- 154 trees were planted at the training ground.
- The initiative links goals scored to tree planting.
- Woodland Trust charity supports this environmental project.
Bradford City Football Club has launched an environmental initiative, planting 154 trees at their Woodhouse Grove School training ground. This number corresponds to every goal scored by the club's men's and women's teams during the previous season. The initiative, called Greener Bantams, is a collaboration with the Woodland Trust charity, which supplied the trees free of charge.
The club aims to continue this effort by planting a tree for every goal scored this current season. This project involves first-team players from both the men's and women's squads, academy players, and pupils from Woodhouse Grove. The Woodland Trust, a significant environmental organization, has been instrumental in providing trees to various community groups since 1972.
This initiative highlights the benefits of trees, such as improving health, happiness, flood prevention, and providing shelter. By making tree planting a tangible and fun activity, Bradford City and the Woodland Trust hope to encourage broader participation in environmental stewardship.
