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May 2022
Trees in new Bilton woodland to be dedicated to covid victims
A new woodland in Bilton will be planted next month with trees dedicated to lives lost during the covid pandemic.
Around 500 trees will be planted by Bilton Conservation Group volunteers in Bilton Fields close to the viaduct.
It will be called Victory Wood, as it was originally intended to mark VE Day, with the trees planted in the shape of a V.
However, covid has delayed the planting by several years. Keith Wilkinson, chair of the group, said planters can dedicate a tree to a friend or family member that has died from the virus.
The dedication will be private as trees will not be identified with a plaque.
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Planting will take place on Saturday May 21 from 10.00am.
Twelve species will be planted, including oak, cherry and hazel trees.
If you'd like to plant a tree and make a dedication, contact Mr Wilkinson: niddgorge2016@icloud.com
The woodland has been sponsored by the Harrogate Lions.
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