The 48th Ayrshire Scout Group recently started a partnership with the Woodland Trust.
On Saturday, November 21, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, leaders and parents turned out in full force to plant a total of 105 trees in no Newfield Farm which included silver birch, field maple, pedunculate oak, grey willow, wild cherry and Rowan.
Explorer Scout Sean said: “It was great to get out and get some exercise by planting the trees, helping the environment and the bonus was getting muddy.”
Scout Leader Allan White said: “This is a wonderful way to reach out to young people, and to encourage them to get to grips with nature.”
“What was thought of being a mammoth task was in fact completed in just under two hours by the army of Scouting volunteers who came in the morning. I was totally overwhelmed by the turnout. I can’t believe we managed to plant all the trees so quickly.”
“This is a true testament to the power of Scouting and the great work they can do in our community and for our planet.”
A big thankyou to all the young people and their parents for turning up and socially distancing in the rain and in very muddy conditions to help plant these young trees on behalf of the Woodland Trust. We hope to see you again next year when we have another 400 to plant!
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