Fresh Start Waste Services at Back Greenriggs

The project, part of a larger group at Lowther, represents the conversion of arable and grazing land to sustainable forestry. The projects will all have considerable benefits for wildlife, water quality in local rivers, and downstream flood mitigation.

Fresh Start Waste Services at Back Greenriggs

The project, part of a larger group at Lowther, represents the conversion of arable and grazing land to sustainable forestry. The projects will all have considerable benefits for wildlife, water quality in local rivers, and downstream flood mitigation.

Species Mix

Douglas Fir
Sitka Spruce
Silver Birch
Sycamore

Fresh Start Waste Services at Back Greenriggs

4,202 trees

2.43 hectares

Spring 2018

1,180 tonnes CO2

Project Additional Benefits

Flood Mitigation

Productive

Water Quality

Wildlife