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THERE aren't many people who choose to tackle the world's
ecological problems from their own backyard. But Cathy and David Sergeant have
decided our planet is too precious to sit around doing nothing. The couple are
planting trees to replace all those cut down to make way for new
developments.
They have been collecting acorns all year and have potted up
each one individually with soil, ready to plant. Their garden, in Breck Lea,
Sowerby Bridge, is full of more than 300 potted acorns ready for distribution.
Each one, once planted, should grow into an oak tree.
Mrs Sergeant, 53,
said: "We have taken it upon ourselves to do this because we feel it's
important. We are just a middle-aged couple trying to do our bit. "So many
trees have been cut down to make way for new houses, in particular in Sowerby
Bridge, and people don't realise trees are needed for oxygen and for the
planet. So, we are trying to replace these trees and plant them where there
aren't any trees." |
Mrs Sergeant, an accountant, and Mr Sergeant, a
chartered engineer, have been collecting the acorns from pavements. They have
planted the acorns with rose quartz crystals, because they help the trees
grow.
They are also growing some beech and horse chestnut trees. Their
garden is now over-run with pots that need new homes. Mrs Sergeant said: "It is
difficult finding places to plant the trees. We have given many away to friends
and family, but we still have more than 300."
This is a long-term project for us. We will start
collecting acorns again in the autumn.
"The couple, who have four grown-up
children and three grandchildren, are appealing for people with spare land to
contact them. "If anybody has a spare field or spare corner in their garden, we
have trees that are ready for planting. There may even be schools that would
like to plant a tree.
We are giving them away free," said Mrs Sergeant.
"Yorkshire is beautiful, as is the world in general if you look in the right
places. You just can't sit back and let everybody else do things. Sometimes we
have to make our own contribution. "The trees are for everybody's benefit."
Anyone wants a tree from Mr and Mrs Sergeant should call them on 01422
833118. |
