THE people of Saltash are being urged to roll up their sleeves and help plant a new generation of trees at one of the town’s best-loved green spaces.

Saltash Town Council is looking for 20 volunteers to help deliver a community tree planting project at Churchtown Farm on Friday, December 4.

The planting day will begin at 10am, with final timings and practical details to be confirmed once volunteers have registered.

The council has secured funding for the project through a successful application to Network Rail’s Community Tree Planting Fund, which supports initiatives designed to benefit local communities, wildlife and the environment.

Now it needs local people to help turn the plans into reality.

With limited places available, residents interested in getting involved are being encouraged to register their interest as soon as possible.

Volunteers can find out more by contacting Saltash Town Council by emailing [email protected] or calling 01752 844846.

The project is part of a wider partnership between Network Rail and the Tree Council, which has funded more than 350,000 trees across over 100 communities in the UK during the past four years.

The latest round of funding provides grants of between £2,500 and £10,000 for community-led tree planting schemes.

Projects are assessed on their environmental benefits, improvements to biodiversity and the level of community involvement, with an emphasis on planting appropriate native species and ensuring trees are properly maintained.

Successful applicants must also demonstrate plans for the long-term care of their trees, with a minimum three-year commitment to aftercare.

The fund particularly encourages projects that improve climate resilience, involve young people and bring together local community groups.

For Saltash, the Churchtown Farm initiative offers an opportunity for residents to play a direct role in enhancing a valuable local green space while helping support wildlife and biodiversity for future generations.