150 Trees Planted in Margravine Cemetery Ahead of 150th Anniversary
As Friends plan events in 2019 to celebrate green space's birthday
150 baby trees, or 'whips' have been planted in Margravine Cemetery in Barons Court, ahead of the cemetery’s 150th anniversary in 2019.
The planting was the work of the Friends of Margravine Cemetery, who will be hosting events next year to celebrate the green space’s landmark birthday.
The whips were planted on 30 November, in conjunction with
a London-wide planting weekend. Fourteen members of The Friends were helped on the day by officers from H&F Council’s Parks Team.
“Margravine Cemetery is a breath of fresh air to us all,” said Ruth Savery, Secretary of The Friends of Margravine Cemetery.
“Our plantings will be part of its 150th celebration and hopefully many may be alive in the next century and beyond."
The trees are all native species and over the years will create swathes of greenery, providing a home for many species of wildlife and giving a welcome boost to local biodiversity.
Margravine Cemetery is one of H&F’s 15 ‘Green Flag’ parks, which are identified as green spaces of the highest quality with great facilities and a strong community value. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our officers and 'friends groups' who work in them.
Find out more about H&F Council's work to promote biodiversity in H&F, and trees being planted across the borough.
For more details or to join the Friends of Margravine Cemetery, email info@margravinecemetery.org.uk or find them on Twitter: @MargravineCem.
November 9, 2018