I heard that Spring 2025 was the driest since 1961. The drought continued into the summer and the soil with a high clay content is cracked and rock hard. Many of the trees that we planted are struggling to survive due to a lack of water. All of them will be set back compared to the growth that we would have seen in a wetter year.
It’s not practical or cost-effective to water the trees. Some will die, they will be replaced as part of next winter’s planting plans.
Planting woodlands can help to protect us from future extreme weather – providing shade, natural flood management, protection from wind.
We’ll check all the trees in September and identify any which need replacing.
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