More than 500 new trees have been planted as part of a landscape recovery initiative.
The planting took place in Denbighshire through the ‘After Ash’ project, led by the council’s Tree Team in response to the widespread effects of ash dieback, a fungal disease that has affected many native ash trees.
Emlyn Jones, Denbighshire County Council's head of planning, public protection and countryside services, said: "The work that our Tree Team have done through the ‘After Ash’ project is vital in managing the effects of Ash Dieback in the county and the planting of these trees will go a long way towards recovery of the landscape in Llandegla and Llanarmon yn Iâl."
Ash dieback, caused by an airborne fungus, leads to wilting leaves and bark lesions, and there is currently no cure or method to prevent its spread.
The disease has led to the decline or removal of many ash trees across the county.
The ‘After Ash’ project aims to aid landscape recovery.
More than 500 native trees, selected to benefit biodiversity, were planted across two sites in Llandegla and Llanarmon yn Iâl during the past winter.
The planting was funded by the Sustainable Development Fund and the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Work included restoring a hedgerow along the A542 and providing valuable habitats once grown along the B5430.
To help the young trees establish, mulch matting made from British wool was used to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.
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