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Bringing biodiversity to Elm Tree School, as seen on ITV News

Our biodiversity project with Greener Growth at Elm Tree School has been on ITV News: wildflower meadows, pollinator planting and trees grown through Seeding Hope.

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David Negus
David Negus with the Greener Growth team on the playing field at Elm Tree School

I’m thrilled that our biodiversity project at Elm Tree School has been featured on ITV News. It’s a collaboration with Greener Growth, and it’s about turning outdoor spaces into nature-rich places that benefit both wildlife and the pupils who use them.

A greener future at Elm Tree School

We’ve introduced wildflower meadows, pollinator-friendly planting and natural habitats that enrich the school grounds. The goal is a place where children can learn, connect with nature and help local biodiversity at the same time.

Seeding Hope: growing change in more ways than one

What makes this project even more special is Seeding Hope, a programme in which people in prison grow trees and plants for projects like this one. By growing native trees and hedgerows, the programme helps restore green spaces and gives people real rehabilitation opportunities. It shows how nature can heal, inspire and give people a second chance.

As seen on ITV News

We’re proud to see our work on national television.

Together, we’re planting the seeds for a greener, more connected future. Watch this space for more on Greener Growth’s mission to make landscapes more sustainable and inspiring.

Filed under Place stories on 25 February 2025

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