OCOR branches out to schools with free trees

Three city schools are feeling the benefits of a major tree planting initiative, which is part of Derby City Council’s Our City, Our River (OCOR) scheme.

Ashwood-Spencer School, Sir John Fisher School and West Park School have received 56 trees courtesy of the OCOR project and Trees for Derby.

They add to the more than 500 trees which have already been planted as part of the OCOR replanting scheme.

In total, the scheme is aiming to plant over 2,000 trees across the city over the coming years, more than replacing those that have had to be removed to make way for new flood defences.

Councillor Carmel Swan, the city council’s cabinet member for climate change, transport and sustainability, said: “It’s great to see more trees springing up around Derby, and even better to see our young people taking an interest and getting involved.

“These trees, along with the high-quality flood defences, will be part of a positive legacy for the city left behind by OCOR.

“I’m sure the three schools will already be making the most of their new trees, and I’m looking forward to seeing more schools benefit in the next planting season.”