Trees are vital. As the biggest plants on the planet, they give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world's wildlife. They also provide us with the materials for tools and shelter.

Chalara dieback of Ash trees, more commonly known as Ash dieback disease already started impacting on Mid Norfolk and will probably decimate Ash trees for future generations.

That’s why I was pleased to meet recently with the Woodland Trust who are working in a race against time to safeguard our trees for the future. They working on a different mix of trees for planting on sites affected by the disease.

Click here for more information on the work of the Woodland Trust and information about grants for tree planting.