Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council recently joined forces with the Welwyn Garden City Rotary Club and Stanborough School students to plant 400 trees and 4,000 crocus bulbs.

This initiative, funded by WHBC and The Woodland Trust, is part of Stanborough School’s ‘Eco-schools’ programme to boost local biodiversity.

Welwyn Hatfield Mayor, Cllr Frank Marsh, attended the event, where students not only planted trees along Stanborough Road, but also learned about their vital role in the community and the world.

Trees planted along the road included Dogwood, Rowan, Silver Birch, Wild Cherry and Hawthorn.

Crocus bulbs were also planted to support the Rotary Club’s nationwide campaign to raise awareness for polio eradication.

Supporting WHBC’s ‘Action on Climate Change’ priority, the project highlights the council’s commitment to enhancing biodiversity.

Councillor Sandreni Bonfante, Executive Member for Environment, said: “This planting initiative is a wonderful example of our community groups collaborating to make a positive impact on our environment.

"By involving students, we are not only enhancing biodiversity but also educating the next generation about the importance of sustainability.

"Thank you to the WGC Rotary Club and Stanborough School for organising the planting and for their efforts.”