TRANSITION Northwich worked with the town council last week, to replant tree saplings on Winnington Park into permanent location.  

The saplings have mystified the council and park users since they first appeared in early February, but concerns were raised regarding their proximity to the road and underground services.  

The town council were keen to preserve the trees which had obviously been lovingly planted by a local, but as of yet unknown, resident, so they identified the new location and asked Transition Northwich to help. 

"We're really pleased with the council’s efforts to preserve these trees," said Alison Allum, the group's coordindator.

"The council has also agreed to form a 'working party' to discuss environmental issues and we're hopeful of efforts to introduce wildflower planting and try to find solutions to reduce the use of  herbicides in the town". 

Town mayor, Sam Naylor, also joined the children and volunteers in the replanting session.

"Many thanks goes to the families for their enthusiasm and to Pete Attwood of Groundwork for showing us how to use the spades safely, and how to dig up and replant the trees, and of course, to the person who so carefully grew and planted them originally," said Cynthia Moore from Transition Northwich.

Cynthia is a founder member of the Dane Valley Community Orchard and knows the pleasure that watching trees grow can bring to local families.

"It was a joy to watch local children replant these trees, they will be able to watch them grow and help take care of them into the future," she added.