Trees for Congleton – Completed Sites
Mardale Close
Description
This quiet, pleasant green space slopes to the south, with good views over Buglawton. It contains scattered mature cherry and birch trees and is largely enclosed by housing.
Beech hedging, a small area of native trees and shrubs and fruit trees were planted by Trees for Congleton volunteers in 2021 and 2022, funded by the Tree Council.
Planting benefits
- Carbon storage to help mitigate effects of climate change
- Addition to the green network, providing new habitats and shelter for wildlife
- Mini-orchard for food and amenity
- Hedge planting softens the appearance of surrounding fencing.
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 beech hedge is maintained at around fence height, with sides trimmed annually, but allowing the hedge to thicken from ground level so that it provides shelter for wildlife.
Note that most, but not all, of the trees and shrubs planted can be coppiced (by workers trained in woodland management), should there be any conflict with other uses in future.
Would you like to be a friend of Mardale Close?
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! As one of the Town Council’s 30 Biodiversity Sites any information on wildlife or suggestions for enhancement would be welcomed.
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!