Volunteers in the Lake District have helped restore an area of woodland in Whinlatter as part of a project organised by Bassenthwaite Reflections.
On Saturday (February 20th), around 50 people helped plant new trees to replace felled conifers in a 3.5 hectare site in Masmill Forest.
"It was fantastic that an amazing project, which has seen around 2,000 saplings planted, got the boost of a further 200 oaks at the weekend," remarked Rachel Graham of the body.
Those that came to help ranged from families to mountain bikers and Ms Graham praised those that pitched in, saying that the day was a "perfect example" of people "going the extra distance".
It is likely that Bassenthwaite Reflections will be organising similar events in the future, which could prove attractive to those who want to get their hands dirty on a Lake District holiday.
Bassenthwaite Reflections began delivering a newsletter to properties in the Lakes last month, highlighting current projects and focusing on a major new eco-tourism campaign.
Posted by Toby Lawrence
