[Halcyon]

There is a group of people who go under the name of phantom planters who will actively encourage everyone to go out and plant a tree.

It could be a small oak tree from an acorn, fruit trees, some flowers, etc.



They are known as "Phantom planters" as they do it when no one else is around. So trees appear as if by magic.
Maybe one day you may find a lovely set of daffodils have been planted too.



In this day where so much countryside and open space is being built on and taken away I think it is a wonderful idea.


Some of the great benefits of planting a tree:


- It helps you to survive! Takes away carbon and produces oxygen!


- Prevents floods and shifting ground as the roots help to hold soil together and absorb rain water.


- Fruit trees will give good crops. In these times when every penny counts we should encourage growing our own foods.


- Trees provide nesting and homes for many types of wildlife as well as food sources.




Now technically I must point out you would have to contact your local council for permission in planting on public land however this can take a lot of time and due to many silly laws will probably never give you the goahead.


Just be sensible about it..... Such as making sure that any fruit from trees doesn't fall near a footpath, don't plant in front of peoples homes, or avoiding planting near power lines, etc.


I have already planted two apple trees around where I live.
I will regularly go and maintain them too.


So, I encourage you all to go and plant a tree.