Tree-mendous boost to wildlife in Marston Green

SOME 60 trees have been planted in a North Solihull beauty spot as part of a multi-million pound project to boost the local environment
The greenery has recently been added to Marston Green Park in hope of helping birds, insects and other species.
The work has been carried out as part of the council's flagship Wildlife Ways scheme, which is set to see a number of initiatives across the borough over the next few years.
A total of £16.8 million is being ploughed into the project, with a large chunk of the money coming from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Coun Joe Tildesley, cabinet member for leisure, tourism and sport, said: "The idea behind Wildlife Ways is to connect people to nature and protect and increase wildlife in the borough. 
"Over the next three years residents will notice lots of planting of trees, bulbs and wildflowers – and it will be easier to travel across the borough by foot and bike too. 
"The trees planted at Marston Green Park this week will make a real difference to wildlife."
A total of 800 trees are to be planted across the entirety of Solihull, followed by 3.5 million bulbs, wildflower turf and grass seed.