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Castle Howard Plants 60,000 Trees for Carbon Capture
14 Apr
Summary
- Over 60,000 trees planted at Castle Howard estate this winter.
- Largest tree planting in over 50 years aims to capture carbon.
- Estate plans to extend woodlands by 100 hectares in five years.
Over 60,000 trees were planted across the grounds of Castle Howard during the winter months, marking the most extensive planting on the estate in over half a century. The initiative is part of a larger strategy to increase carbon capture and boost biodiversity.
The saplings, primarily oak, beech, hornbeam, blackthorn, and hazel, were sourced from the Castle Howard Tree Nursery. These trees have been planted to expand existing woodlands and connect new forest areas.
Castle Howard, an 18th-century stately home near York, has set a goal to extend its current woodland by 100 hectares within the next five years. This expansion represents a 10% increase in the estate's managed woodland.
This large-scale planting effort is supported by the Forestry Commission England and the Howardian Hills National Landscape. The saplings are protected by biodegradable guards and ties, with recycling efforts coordinated by Rainbow in Hull.
