Newport Primary School

Nature learning with Newport Primary pupils

Humber Forest planting around 800 individual trees at Newport Primary School in Newport, Brough.

Increase biodiversity on the school grounds to support environmental and nature-based curriculum
Offer opportunities for children more access to natural areas by creating areas of habitat for native wildlife
Create a shelter belt and screening around the edge of the school ground

Summary of the project

Humber Forest worked with Newport Primary School to create areas of shelter and shade around the perimeter of the school, with woodland corners and hedgerow with standards. Around 800 trees were planted in this project using a mix of native species including bird cherry, dog wood, and hornbeam, and alder, rowan, wych elm, field maple, goat willow and beech for the woodland mix.

The project was designed with the Head of Newport Primary School to increase biodiversity on the site as well as provide environmental benefits like absorbing carbon and providing food and shelter for wildlife.

Newport Primary School is focussed on nature and the environment, with an Agri-Rural curriculum, teaching children about sustainability, biodiversity and the natural work. With Humber Forest delivery partner Rewilding Youth, who planted this site, the students at the school took part in activities during the tree planting including identifying trees and how to become tree guardians to help trees thrive as well as learning how to create a home for native wildlife.

The activities throughout the planting combined imagination and environmental education with fun to help children emotionally connect with the trees they planted, fostering a lasting sense of responsibility and wonder to the natural world around them.

Cabinet members from East Riding of Yorkshire Council joined the Humber Forest team, and school pupils, to plant the trees.

Deborah O’Connell, Head Teacher said: “We want the children to appreciate the beautiful countryside, careers and opportunities offered in this agriculturally rich country, and how to respect our community and local environment.

“These trees will play a key role in improving the school grounds for pupils, as well as for our broader environment; they will learn about the tree names and about how to nurture them as they grow. We thank Humber Forest most heartfully for their engagement and this opportunity.”

Project impact:

The project created 0.14ha overall of woodland and hedgerow, with 149m of hedgerow with standard trees, and two corners of woodland, totalling 795 individual trees planting by volunteers at the school.

Enhancing wildlife:

The different tree and hedgerow species like bird cherry and rowan will be an ideal food source for the variety of birds living in the village, while wych elm, field maple and other species planted will help to expand and create new habitats for wildlife.

Engagement, health and wellbeing:

Expanding on the school’s curriculum, the planting project with Rewilding Youth allowed the kids to have a day outside amongst nature, learning about trees and the health benefits of planting their own small piece of woodland. Pupils enjoyed planting trees so much they helped at another site in the village.

Deborah O’Connell, Head Teacher

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