Tees Valley areas lacking greenery to get 100 trees
Redcar and Cleveland CouncilParks, playing fields and urban spaces lacking greenery have been earmarked for the planting of mature trees.
Redcar and Cleveland Council said 100 trees will be planted in the Tees Valley, with Loftus, Guisborough and Eston being chosen for the scheme.
The aim is to improve biodiversity and help the health of residents vulnerable to the impact of climate change, the council said.
The trees will be gradually introduced in 2024 and 2025.
In Loftus, Coronation Park and Temperance Square were selected, as was Eston's recreation ground.
Guisborough's Westgate and Chaloner Street, King George V playing fields and Chapel Beck will also have new trees.
Funding was secured through the Forestry Commission's urban trees challenge fund on Wednesday.
The council said it hoped the scheme would "enhance the appearance of those locations and will allow families to spend leisure time in spaces where young people can enjoy and learn about nature and foster an affinity for it".
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