Local residents have recently planted over 40 disease-resistant elm trees as part of Hampshire Forest Partnership’s elm trials.
The elm was historically one of the six major trees within our woodlands, widely used in landscaping and hosts more than 80 species of invertebrate, including several rare moths and the now endangered white-letter hairstreak butterfly.
You can spot the new trees on some of Ropley’s popular footpaths. More information about Hampshire Forest Partnership can be found here
Catherine MItchell
Ropley Parish Council