We've been busy planting new wildlife hedges in Hillingdon Avenue, Sevenoaks.

110 saplings, generously donated from the Woodland Trust, were planted by student volunteers from Trinity School, Sevenoaks on 21 November.

The project comes in partnership with Sevenoaks Town Council, who is looking to plant as many trees as possible, and Wild in 7Oaks, an organisation that supports local people to support wildlife in Sevenoaks. Students from Trinity School, Sevenoaks with smiling faces and their thumbs up as they plant hedges.

Peggy-Sue Spurr, Head of Communities said: "We're happy to have been involved in the tree-planting on our land today, not only does will it create a much-needed habitat for wildlife such as birds and insects in the area, but also has the mutual benefit of preventing road noise for residents who live in our flats nearby."

Cllr Tony Clayton, Town Councillor for Sevenoaks Eastern Ward added: "I'm really glad West Kent stepped up to join the tree-planting initiative in Sevenoaks. We planted 700 trees in Sevenoaks last year and would like to plant even more this year, which means we need more people and more land to plant them on. So, thanks to West Kent for joining the programme."

Four local residents have kindly agreed to look after the growing plants to ensure they grow well, with support from Wild in 7Oaks. 

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to see some videos from the day.

To find out more about Sevenoaks Town Council's tree planting initiative, visit their website. 

If you have an idea on how you can make better use of West Kent's land to improve the lives of residents and improve wildlife, email us! We'd love to hear your ideas.

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