The Lake District is to play host to an attempt to break a world record next month and organisers are looking for volunteers to assist with the task.
On December 5th, a team of people will try to beat the existing record for the amount of trees planted in an hour as part of Tree O”Clock, which has been organised by the BBC’’s Breathing Places.
The nationwide campaign is being headed by Bassenthwaite Reflections and head of woodlands for the Heritage Lottery Fund-backed body Rachel Graham has asked for people to come along and help – something that may appeal to those staying in Lake District Holiday Cottages.
"Please come along and help us break a record," she stated, adding that the target to beat is 653,143 and the attempt will begin at 11:00 GMT.
People interested in taking part have been asked to meet at 10:00 GMT at Noble Knott car park.
Bassenthwaite Reflections recently organised a number of events that saw oak saplings planted in Whinlatter’’s Masmill Forest during October and November.
Posted by Andrew Hill
