A climate charity has planted 2,500 trees on a farm in Welshpool thanks in part to the efforts of local farmers and residents.

On Saturday January 21 and Sunday January 22, climate charity Possible, in partnership with Nature Friendly Farming Network, planted trees on Glyn Canol Farm in Welshpool.

The trees were planted across 500 metres of land as part of an effort to regenerate hedgerows across the country, drawing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while contributing to the habitat of animals in the countryside.

The hedgerows project is part of a larger goal Possible have, to work with rural farming communities to reduce the carbon emissions of the agricultural industry.

Possible says that tree planting activities, as well as other measures, are vital steps in allowing the sector to successfully achieve the UK’s legally binding net-zero 2050 target and NFU’s ambition for UK agriculture to be net-zero carbon by 2040.

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Elliot McDeevitt, tree-planting campaigner at Possible, said: “Tree-planting is always an enjoyable and rewarding experience for Possible and all of our volunteers.

“This has been a particularly successful session and local residents as well as volunteers all had a blast.

“Hedgerow regeneration will undoubtedly be a valuable tool as the UK looks to reduce its carbon emissions and restore its native wildlife.

“By working with the Nature Friendly Farming Network we hope we can help those in the agricultural sector who want to make a change and connect communities from all walks of life to the benefit of both the climate and nature.”

Possible also hopes that events like this will give the public real opportunities to take action on climate and wildlife, as well as access the countryside and green spaces.

Volunteers from the weekend reportedly enjoyed the event so much that they have offered to return to the farm to continue planting over the next few weekends.

One volunteer from the planting sessions at Welshpool said: “Getting involved was a part of my New Year’s resolution, to be a bit more positive about the environment and get a bit more hands on and do more.

“We saw this advertised on social media, and thought it was a great idea so we registered. It’s so good to finally be doing something.”