More than 10,000 trees will be planted in the National Forest as building developments flourish in Ashby. The trees will be planted by house-builder Bellway and Ashberry Homes, who are both developing housing estates in Ashby.

The new 19-acre woodland will bring thousands of trees to a piece of land bought by both developers, costing £26,000. It is hoped that the woodland will help to make the landscape more green, and create a natural area where residents can relax and enjoy themselves.

Stephen Rose, from Bellway, said: "Over the past 25 years, the National Forest has changed the face of the Midlands, providing a new landscape across 200 square miles.

"We are pleased to be able to play a part in supporting its continuous development, in addition to delivering homes in Ashby. The new woodland will help to provide beautiful surroundings for our new residents at Ashtree Gardens and everyone in Ashby."

Gary Mills, from Ashberry Homes, said: "The backdrop of the National Forest is one of the many reasons why Ashby is a popular place to live, The investment agreed in the planning process will help to ensure people in the area continue to benefit from expanding woodlands areas.

"More than 10,000 trees will be planted on the land, which will be designed to connect public rights of way, provide a sustainable environment and engage the local community."

The contribution forms part of the planning agreements for Bellway's Ashtree Gardens development and Ashberry Homes' Broadleaf developments, which sit on land between Burton Road and Moira Road on the outskirts of the town.

The National Forest was established in the 1990s to help restore the landscape of the Midlands and bring ecological and economic benefits to the area.

Since then, the 200 square miles of The National Forest have been transformed through the planting of 8,500,000 trees, the creation of woodlands and many other valuable habitats.

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