Saving Devon's Treescapes Award for Cranbrook Town Council

The Saving Devon's Treescapes Award was given by Devon Wildlife Trust, on behalf of the community.

The Saving Devon’s Treescapes Award recognises the efforts of groups, parishes, and organisations across the county to make treescapes more resilient for the future.

It is the second nature-related award for Cranbrook in recent months, as Cranbrook Country Park received the Green Flag Award in July in recognition of its well-managed spaces.

The council hosts volunteer sessions at Cranbrook Country Park on Fridays, with tree and wildflower meadow planting.

Volunteer sessions are hosted at Cranbrook Country Park every Friday (Image: Supplied)

The park also serves as a venue for schools and youth groups for tree walks and the creation of wildflower meadows.

Les Bayliss, chairman of Cranbrook Town Council, said: "We are thrilled to receive the Saving Devon's Treescapes Award.

"Trees are important for biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration.

"They improve our health and wellbeing.

"They are also a key part of our heritage and culture.

"With beautiful treescapes in our Cranbrook Country Park and nature reserve, it is imperative that we protect them and make them more resilient for the future.

"I extend my sincere thanks to the Town Council staff and volunteers who have dedicated their time and efforts in nature conservation."

The Town Council's ranger works closely with Devon Wildlife Trust, with the Trust providing trees and guided tree walks.

Additional collaborations include woodland creation projects with the North Devon Biosphere and Devon County Council’s woodland creation officer.

Cranbrook Country Park is a 35-hectare habitat and public amenity space, with three meadows that are home to a range of biodiverse habitats and creatures including kingfishers, bats, ducks, and insects.