Local residents rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty at a community tree planting event in Longstone Avenue Open Space on Saturday 15 February.
Organised by Trees for Cities and funded by Brent Council, this initiative was part of the Church End & Roundwood Green Corridors project. The project aims to transform the area into a model of sustainable urban living, focusing on improvements to walking and cycling access, air quality, green spaces, safety and overall community wellbeing.
Sixty enthusiastic volunteers of all ages lent a hand to plant 18 standard trees (7-12 years old) and 540 whip trees (young saplings 1-2 years old), complementing the recently planted community orchard.
The trees will create new hedging around the open space and a small coppice. As they mature, they will bring vibrant colour and shade to the area, while also providing vital wildlife habitats and foraging opportunities for local residents.