Local tree planting scheme underway

Damian was delighted today to join Kevin and the team from Penfold's Woodand Management to see the large scale tree planting scheme (17,000 trees in all) they are overseeing near Priors Dean, supported by Defra's England Woodland Creation scheme. 

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