Three-hundred trees have been planted at the scout campsite at Curly Hill, Middleton, Ilkley, this autumn thanks to the generosity of the Woodland Trust which provided a variety of species.
Lead warden Andrew Walbank said: “The planting is part of an ongoing community programme to replace elderly trees to maintain the northern area of the ancient, protected Middleton Woods.
“The great variety of trees are all native, broadleaved species and will enhance the campsite and enrich the local environment.
"The site provides a home for a variety of wildlife from rabbits, pheasants, deer, moles, hawks and owls and they will all benefit from the new trees.
“The trees provide oxygen, lock up harmful carbon and trap pollutants to give us cleaner air and water.”
In the past 12 months the site has been host to over 2,500 visitors. The centre has been used for 45 weekends.
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