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Tree planting News
We are delighted to tell you that we have had a grant from the Tree Council to plant more trees across three pieces of land that the Trust runs. The planting has been completed in conjunction with ‘Just the Job’ from Richmond https://www.just-the-job.org.uk
The first work was carried out in Southbank Middle Field (see maps in The Land section of this website) with 30m of new hedgerow of mixed native species and 4 hedgerow trees.
In Whitefields we have planted a small orchard of 9 native fruit trees (apple, pear, plum, cherry and damson) so watch out for those establishing this year, and 1 Field Maple at the southern entrance (not planted yet). I am sure their development will be reported on our Facebook page (Richmondshire Landscape Trust).
Lastly in Westfields a new hedge of 80 plants has been laid along the bottom of the quarry around the existing old Hawthorns, this will be fenced off soon before the sheep start grazing this year.
Many thanks to the land team for applying for the grants, purchasing the trees and organising the planting.
Outcomes of the EGM 20th January 2024
Thanks to everyone who attended the general meeting of Richmondshire Landscape Trust (RLT) in Richmond townhall and to many of you who got in touch with your support. The two main motions put to the vote were carried unanimously.
The first was that the Trust should move towards becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (as described in the letter from Gordon Love). The trustees are now working to bring this about.
The second was that Elizabeth Downes was voted in as the new chair when Gordon stepped down at the meeting. I would like to extend a huge thank you to Gordon who has been chair of the trust for many years. He remains a trustee and an integral
member of the team.
Extraordinary General Meeting
Saturday 20th January
Richmond Town Hall 2.00pm