Weatherwatch: Tree-planting campaigns get a lift from Irish guide

Thousands of young trees perish each year in the vital first few months of plantingEver since the slogan "Plant a tree in '73" was coined there have been repeated campaigns to encourage increased woodland planting of all kinds in Britain. In the 50 years since 1973, UK tree cover has doubled to about 13% of land area, still well below the 39% European Union average.Meanwhile the greater understanding of the vital importance of trees in capturing carbon and keeping our cities cool in the summer has made more planting a top priority for many councils and environmental groups. Continue reading...