EVRA has purchased 125 hedging trees via the Norfolk County Council Million Trees for Norfolk Scheme to fill some of the gaps on Donkey Lane. EVRA planted around 1000 trees back in 2015 which are thriving.

The trees are supplied as whips around 40 cms tall and will be collected on the morning of Saturday 10th February. They will need to be planted that weekend so we are planning two sessions on the Saturday 2 to 4 pm and Sunday 10 to 12 am for this. We will have canes and tree guards to support and protect the young trees. The trees just require a slot in the ground to plant although any with larger roots might need a small hole. The trees will be planted to fill gaps along the hedgerow.

The varieties ordered are:

• Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
• Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)
• Hazel (Corylus avellana)
• Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus)
• Crab apple (Malus sylvestris)

We would welcome your help to plant the trees on both or either day. Bring a spade if you have one ( a narrow blade would be helpful) and gloves. We can show you how to plant the trees to ensure that they have the best chance of survival.

Meet on Donkey Lane behind the houses on Greenways. What Three Words location is: fresh.mice.parent

Please let me know if you can help and on which day. Contact Chris Stebbing email: evra.vc@live.co.uk or telephone 503301.