Thousands of trees planted in a year on The Sharpham Estate, thanks to funding

Tree-planting is winter work

The new trees are the result of our first full winter planting season.

Months of groundwork  - including mapping, equipment preparation, hedge bank construction, and old fence removal - laid the foundation for what became a season of remarkable collaboration and ecological action.

The trees, grown locally by Moor Trees and Tamar Trees nurseries, were planted during their dormant season to reduce transplant shock and encourage healthy establishment.

“The enthusiasm and commitment from everyone involved has been extraordinary,” said Jack Skuse, Director of Nature Recovery at Ambios. “We’ve had such a wide range of people join us - from school groups and local families, to environmental youth leaders from Plymouth and national organisations such as St Ethelburga’s Centre. Each person has contributed something meaningful to the land and the legacy of this project.”