MEMBERS of Hexham Rotary Club have been jointly combating the effects of tree disease and CO2 emissions by embarking on a tree-planting project.
On their first day, the Rotarians headed to Causey Hill and planted over 50 oak trees from acorns grown by Andrew and Elaine Rigg and collected from native Hexham oak trees.
The rotary club said it is committed to combating the deadly tree disease of Ash Dieback (Ash Chalara).
A recent assessment in the Tyne Valley undertaken by Elaine revealed that nearly half of hedgerow trees are Ash, and many young Ash already have the disease. The group said their loss over the next thirty years would have a tragic impact on the landscape in Northumberland.
Meanwhile, the rotary wanted to play its part in helping to make Hexham a greener town to help tackle climate change.
Andrew Rigg, president of Hexham Rotary, said: “Planting trees is also the best way to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
“The increase in the emissions of CO2 is recognised as the most critical contributory cause of global warming.
“Hexham Rotary are grateful for the support of Northumberland County Council for this project. The next tree planting day is on December 7 when the good work will continue.”
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