CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, joined local residents on Friday to plant trees at Butterdean Wood near Pencaitland.
The tree-planting day was organised by the Woodland Trust Scotland who, with the help of the Bank of Scotland, acquired the field at the wood near Gladsmuir last year.
Members of the community including from local schools and Bank of Scotland volunteers planted native trees to expand the woodland – supporting local wildlife and fighting against climate change.
Mr Hoy commented: “I was delighted to join the Woodland Trust Scotland and plant trees at Butterdean Wood.
“Trees play a vital role in the fight against climate change, and they bring significant benefits to local wildlife by expanding habitats and creating shelterbelts.
“I would like to thank volunteers who have worked with the Woodland Trust Scotland over the years, as well as everyone who joined tree-planting day at Butterdean Wood.
“The work of Woodland Trust Scotland has been pivotal in creating, protecting and restoring native woodland heritage and fighting against climate change.”
Arina Russell, Public Affairs Manager at Woodland Trust Scotland, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to showcase the work we are doing to MSPs, to bring to life the policy work we are doing in parliament.
“I’m grateful to Craig Hoy MSP for accepting the invitation to join our tree planting efforts with local schools and Bank of Scotland volunteers.
“This planting helps connect the local woodland, making it more resilient for the future, and also helps connect people with nature.”
