Money grows on trees thanks to fundraising effort

Pupils from Aldwickbury School in Harpenden have helped to raise almost £10,000 for the Woodland Trust and its Heartwood Forest site through a concerted fundraising effort.

The relationship between the school and the Trust dates back to 2008 and the school has raised funds continuously over the past two years. The money was raised through school bazaars organised by pupils and their parents.

Headmaster Vernon Hales explained why the school decided to raise money for the Woodland Trust: “For us, Heartwood Forest seemed a logical project to support being virtually on the doorstep of the school. Planting trees is a simple act but the pupils will be able to return with their children and grandchildren in generations to come.”

Pupils from the school visited Heartwood earlier in the spring, planting over 700 trees on site.

The Woodland Trust’s Nick Morgan received the cheque from pupils at the school: “To raise such a sum of money is a staggering achievement and the Trust is truly grateful. The money will lead to the creation of a special woodland grove in dedication to the school, as part of the 650,000 native trees being planted on site in the next 10 years.”

For more information about Heartwood and to find out about forthcoming events and activities visit the Heartwood Forest minisite

Notes to editors

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The Woodland Trust Press Office on 01476 581121, email: media@woodlandtrust.org.uk

The Woodland Trust:

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. It has 300,000 members and supporters.

The Trust has three key aims: i) to enable the creation of more native woods and places rich in trees ii) to protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future iii) to inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees

Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres). Access to its sites is free.