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A new free Tree Scheme for farmers and rural landowners has been launched as part of Leicestershire County Council’s tree planting initiative. The scheme is aimed at replacing lost trees in rural areas of the county.
Since the early 1980s, the county has lost over 50% of its single landscape trees from rural areas. This is largely due to the ravages of Dutch Elm Disease and other disorders, such as Ash Decline, in the 1980s. More recently disorders such as Chestnut Bleeding Canker and Oak Decline are adding to this loss.
In addition to increasing its own planting programme on road verges, the County Council will be providing trees for farmers and landowners to plant in hedgerows, field boundaries, field corners and in parkland areas. Sites adjacent to, and visible from, main road corridors will be preferred but any site on rural land, which is visible to the public, will be considered. The scheme does not cover private gardens or the National Forest area where a range of tree planting grants are available from the National Forest Company.
The initiative will be a partnership arrangement where the County Council supplies the trees and planting materials and the landowner does the planting and subsequent aftercare.
County Council Leader, David Parsons said 'Trees make a huge contribution to our environment and the Free Tree scheme demonstrates the County Council’s commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the County's landscapes'
Farmers and rural landowners interested in applying for Free Trees should contact the Forestry Office at County Hall on 0116 3056922.
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Discover A Brief History of Mens Underwear at Snibston | |
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![]() | ... 07 Feb 2012 Discover A Brief History of Mens Underwear at Snibston |
Transport funding bid considered | |
![]() | Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered |
New names for care homes | |
![]() | Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes |
Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill | |
![]() | Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill |
Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) | |
![]() | Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) |
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Tree planting at new £10M school in National Forest | |
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![]() | 24 November 2008 Tree planting at new 10M school in National Forest Photo opportunity: To mark National Tree Planting Week - this week, Leicestershire County Council, is planting a variety of trees around the campus of the new Forest Way Area Special, sited in the National Forest in Coalville. To mark the occasion, Roger Wilson, Vice-Chairman of the County Council, is planting a special commemorative Oak tree together with some help from staff and pupils from Forest Way School, Castle Rock High School, King Edward VII Community College and Warrren Hills Primary School.... 31 Dec 2008 Tree planting at new £10M school in National Forest |
Helping young people get to work | |
![]() | 4 December 2009Helping young people get to workLeicestershire County Council has launched a new scheme to help young people get to their place of work or training. The Wheels 2 Work scheme will help young people who live in rural or isolated areas by providing a scooter for up to six months or helping them to plan their journeys.... 04 Dec 2009 Helping young people get to work |
Animals Head For Picnic In The Park | |
![]() | ARE you feeling creative? If so, organisers of this year's Picnic in the Park procession would like to hear from you.... 01 Apr 2008 Animals Head For Picnic In The Park |
Roman cemetery revealed in Enderby | |
![]() | A small Roman rural cemetery containing six skeletons has been discovered at an archaeological dig in Enderby. ... 18 Sep 2008 Roman cemetery revealed in Enderby |
Public recognition for Land Girls | |
![]() | Local Land Army Girls from around North West Leicestershire are to be 'given the public recognition they deserve' by local MP David Taylor who will be formally presenting them with their veterans' badges.... 01 Aug 2008 Public recognition for Land Girls |
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Animals Head For Picnic In The Park | |
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![]() | ARE you feeling creative? If so, organisers of this year's Picnic in the Park procession would like to hear from you.... 01 Apr 2008 Animals Head For Picnic In The Park |
Snakes Alive | |
![]() | I f you have a compost heap in your garden or allotment then take a closer look, as a survey is looking for your help in discovering our slippery friends.... 29 Apr 2008 Snakes Alive |
Bevin Boys | |
![]() | Local Bevin Boys from around North West Leicestershire are to be honoured by local MP David Taylor who will be formally presenting them with their badges.... 20 May 2008 Bevin Boys |
Tory Gravel Extraction Plan Could Ruin Soar Valley | |
![]() | New plans that will allow sand and gravel extraction from the Soar River Valley were approved by Leicestershire County Council on the 21st May 2008. ... 23 May 2008 Tory Gravel Extraction Plan Could Ruin Soar Valley |
Community fund boosts local initiatives in Leicestershire | |
![]() | Six organisations across Leicestershire are celebrating after being awarded a total of 6828 from the East Midlands Airport Community Fund.... 11 Jul 2008 Community fund boosts local initiatives in Leicestershire |
Most Read News (today)
Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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![]() | Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
![]() | Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
![]() | Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |
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Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville | |
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![]() | Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville |
Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) | |
![]() | Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) |
New names for care homes | |
![]() | Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes |
Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill | |
![]() | Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill |
Transport funding bid considered | |
![]() | Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered |
Most Read News (alltime)
Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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![]() | Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
![]() | Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
![]() | Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |


