The North East Community Forest says the new plants will help rid the atmosphere of CO2.
Tonnes of carbon dioxide could be absorbed from the atmosphere after almost 300,000 trees were planted, an environmental group has said.
Over the last 12 months, an army of volunteers for the North East Community Forest also planted hedgerows in parts of Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and rural County Durham. The group said it estimated the trees would capture about 51,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over 30 years.The group's chairman, Ross Weddle, said: "We are absolutely committed to be bringing more greenery and woodland to our region.Six local councils for the region were also involved in the scheme.
Juna Sathian, climate and transport representative for Newcastle City Council said: "The creation of these new woodlands is vital in our efforts to tackle climate change, enhance air quality, and create happier and healthier places to live, work, and visit."Festival organiser to defend himself in £1m caseThe world's largest icebergs break off the Antarctic ice sheet. As they drift and melt in the Southern Ocean, they create a unique environment around them.
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