Rotary Kirkcudbright did its bit for the environment on Saturday when a team of volunteers planted saplings in Gartshore Park.
The green initiative came after the Borders Forest Trust offered organisations across the south young trees free of charge.
Kirkcudbright Rotarians decided to take advantage and took delivery of 75 saplings.
Environmental sub-committee member Keith Bruce said: “Support from residents for the planting was encouraged through social media and the bulletin board in Tesco, as well as by Rotary members.
“Easter Saturday was chosen for the planting and the support from the residents and club members was huge.
“On looking round it seemed that every tree had a person ready to plant it.
“By agreement with the community council land for the planting was made available next to the new skate park.
“It will assist in improving an area which is quite often very damp.
Councillor Dougie Campbell was contacted by Mr Bruce to identify suitable council land for the planting.
Glorious spring weather ensured a good turn out of helpers to dig in the young trees.
Councillor Campbell said: “Planting trees is a great way to respond to the climate emergency.
“As trees mature they naturally store carbon which contributes to slowing down global temperature rise and encourages biodiversity.
“I think it’s great that the Kirkcudbright Rotarians are playing their part in the local community and I hope that in the months and years to come we’ll see many more trees planted in our urban areas.”
Following the successful day Rotary Kirkcudbright will organise a further tree planting project later in the year.
