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Housing provider Southern Housing has planted over 30 new fruit trees in Battle to boost biodiversity and mark the coronation of King Charles III, on a project led by Rother District Council. This special event was held as part of DEFRA’s Coronation Living Heritage Fund, a £2.5m government fund to support local tree planting initiatives.

Staff from Southern Housing joined the Mayor of Battle, local schools, charities and councils to plant the trees in a cross-district community orchard, the first of its kind.

The trees will increase carbon storage, clean the air and provide shade and pollination for insects from the blossom which will help support and increase local biodiversity.

Angela Sharman, Resident Involvement Project Officer at Southern Housing said:

The Mayor of Battle joined Southern Housing and Rother District Council to plant the royal roots

“This event has been a great opportunity to engage with our residents and enhance habitats and boost biodiversity in the local area as part of our focus on 30 species by 2030. A huge thank you to Rother District Council who led on the event.”

Southern Housing launched its Biodiversity Pathway in June this year. It sets out targets to promote seasonal campaigns and invite our residents to community initiatives, among other plans to help for a greener future.

Housebuilder plants fruit trees in Battle to mark King's Coronation