Trees for Congleton – Completed Sites
Lambert’s Lane, Astbury Lane Ends
Description
This small enclosed green space lies on a public right of way linking it with surrounding residential areas. An old overgrown hedgerow separates it from the public footpath.
8 fruit trees were planted in 2020, and next to the water tower boundary a mixed native hedge was added in 2023 by Trees for Congleton volunteers. The latter was funded by the Tree Council. Planting details are shown on the plan below.
Planting benefits
- Carbon storage to help mitigate effects of climate change
- Addition to the green network, providing habitat, flowers and berries for wildlife
- Orchard for food, amenity & wildlife.
Management
Once new planting is established, generally after one year, it is handed over to Congleton Town Council’s Streetscape team which already looks after green spaces in the town. Cheshire East Council (Ansa) may also be involved, working alongside our Town Council team. Fruit trees are pruned by volunteers. It is appreciated that many residents help by picking litter when visiting the green space.
It is intended that the hedge is maintained at around fence height, with the side facing the open space trimmed only lightly, or in alternate years, to allow the hedge to thicken and flowers and berries to be produced.
Would you like to be a friend of Lambert’s Lane green space?
We would love local residents to become ‘friends’ of the trees and plants planted in the area. A ‘friend’ would keep an eye on the site and report any damage or problems, or indeed how the plants are flourishing!
Please fill in the form with your contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Get Involved………
If you have been inspired by what you have read, want to volunteer or join the Congleton Partnership…….we are waiting to hear from you!