Primary pupils helping the environment with tree planting project in Lanarkshire parks

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Spring is just around the corner and primary school pupils are digging a project to create new woodlands in North Lanarkshire.Throughout this month they will be busy planting trees at Strathclyde Country Park as part of the Climate Emergency Wood project.One tree for every school aged child will be planted, to create new woodlands within country parks as well as at other greenspace sites in Calderbank and Low Wood, Cumbernauld.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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