PUPILS from Halwill Primary School have been busy planting 60 trees and shrubs in their 'Wild for Learning' area.

The area will give children the chance to learn about plants and wildlife in a practical and engaging way.

Ros Skinner, who co-ordinated the planting session, said: 'The school was fortunate to have a two acre piece of land which we have developed into a Wild for Learning Area. We have created a pond, planted a raised herb garden and planted some fruit trees.

'It is important to us that we create the right environment to attract a wide variety of insects, birds and mammals to make the area a great haven for wildlife as well as an interesting place the children can explore and gain hands on experience.

'These trees and shrubs which include hazel, cherry and hawthorn will enhance the site and provide a great place for everyone to enjoy.'

The trees were donated to the school by Western Power Distribution as part of its Tree Scheme, which aims to plant at least 5,000 native trees, shrubs and hedgerows in the network area each year.

The Silvanus Trust facilitates the scheme and supplies the trees, as well as offering advice and support on how to give the trees the best possible start.