We would like our Community Woodland to last for ever, so we need to convince tomorrow's decision-makers of its value.

Children at Stanton’s Primary and Middle schools have played a major role in the planting and tending of young trees for the woodland. In keeping with the philosophy of Green Light Trust we visit regularly and organise nature activities for the children with the help of the teachers. In particular, every November we help the pupils from years 1 and 5 plant a tree seed each in their school's nursery bed.

As they move through the school system, the pupils will be able to follow the progress of their tree and study how the woodland habitat develops over the years. In early 2008 for the first time the year 4 and year 8 pupils helped us plant out their 3-year-old saplings. These were among the first trees to be planted in the new Community Wood at Sid's Piece! The woodland project now has an established place integrated into the curriculum at both schools.