Trees have been planted in Bridport - at a rate of one a minute – in an amazing community effort.

Bridport Tree Planting volunteers planted 75 saplings in 75 minutes at Dibdin View - a piece of land in the Flaxhayes area which is owned by Magna Housing Association.

Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy Birch, Crab-Apple, Goat Willow, Beech and Alder were planted by the seven socially-distanced enthusiasts.

They were given support by dog walkers and other passes by - with the group saying many commented on how encouraging it was to see new trees in an area where other trees had previously been vandalised. The saplings will be soon followed by some larger trees, Oaks and Hornbeam.

The reason for the planing of the trees is to provide a screen against the view of the industrial estate and provide biodiversity on what was previously a patch of bare grass.

Joe Hackett, co-ordinator of Bridport Tree Planting, said: “It was great to finish three months of consultation with Magna. It the first time Bridport Tree Planting - which is planting 600 trees in public spaces in the town this winter - has worked with them. Magna own many other patches of ground and we hope to develop a long-lasting co-operation.

“Last week we also helped plant ninety new trees at Millennium Green after putting in a new fence to protect from grazing cattle. We’ve plans for further planting in Asker Meadows, and at the end of the walkway and cycle path to West Bay, and a new scheme in Bradpole.”