Pupils in the North East are celebrating after they helped break the existing world record for the largest number of trees planted in an hour with staff from Forestry Commission Scotland and BP.  The pupils were also able to measure their own carbon footprint and gain an insight into the role that woodlands play in reducing the effects of climate change.  The 18,124 trees planted will soak up 3,624 tonnes of carbon.

Darroch Wids, Coynachie, Huntly, is one of 10 native woodland restoration projects being undertaken by the Scottish Forest Alliance (SFA) around Scotland.  The SFA is a conservation project uniting BP, Forestry Commission Scotland, the Woodland Trust Scotland and RSPB.

For further information:

• Forestry Commission press release
• Scottish Forest Alliance