TALBOT Heath School in Bournemouth has taken another significant step toward environmental sustainability with its latest tree-planting initiative.

As part of efforts to maintain and preserve its 14-hectare woodland, the school has received a grant for 350 saplings from the King and the Woodland Trust.

The school’s woodland, which is home to nearly 2,000 trees, is a vital part of the school’s ecosystem.

To ensure its continued sustainability, Talbot Heath School has made it a priority to maintain a mixed-age woodland. When older trees fall or are removed due to safety concerns, new trees are planted to take their place.

The recent grant of 350 saplings will support this effort, adding to the 450 saplings the school received two years ago.

Under the expert guidance of Mr. Stirling, who manages the woodland, pupils at the school have already begun planting some of the previously granted saplings, with more now being transferred to nursery beds.

Each pupil will have the opportunity to plant at least one tree, helping to shape the future of the school’s woodland and leaving their mark for generations to come.

Adam Poole, Talbot Heath’s site manager, said: "This tree-planting project is a fantastic way for our pupils to engage with nature and leave a lasting mark on the school.

"It’s all about building a sustainable future—one tree at a time."