In celebration of Brixham Rugby Club’s 150th anniversary, Brixham Town Council, in partnership with the Club, has planted 150 trees at Wishings Field as part of a year-long series of celebrations. Under bright, sunny skies, staff, councillors, volunteers from the Rugby Club, and students from Brixham Church of England Primary School gathered to plant a mix of native tree species. These trees were carefully selected to enhance local biodiversity, providing food and shelter for wildlife and creating a thriving habitat for years to come.
The volunteers from the Rugby Club took on the heavy lifting, planting 10 established trees, while young hands made light work of planting 140 saplings.
With enthusiasm and energy, the students had the opportunity to learn from the council’s Lengthsmen Team about the different species planted, the wildlife they would support, and the steps taken to ensure the trees thrive in their early stages.
Ross Green, Deputy Town Clerk for Brixham Town Council, shared: “The energy brought by the young people was truly infectious, and their enthusiasm helped make light work of planting. Wishings Field has become a popular space since the council introduced an accessible path and has taken steps to actively manage the area. It was wonderful to see so many young people on the Village Green, and I hope they’ll return in the future to see the trees they planted grow.”
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