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Blog written by Freddy Crisp, undergraduate student in the School of Biological Sciences<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n

My name is Freddy, and I am the vice-chair of the Tree Musketeers<\/a>, the University\u2019s conservation society. Our society\u2019s mission is to help restore green spaces across Greater Manchester, partnering with organisations such as the RSPB, Groundwork, Manchester City Council, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"StudentsOur typical tasks include tree planting, hedge laying, habitat management, wildflower planting, and occasionally even sphagnum moss planting. Our events take us all over Manchester, ranging from the peaks to the parks!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last semester we visited Fog Lane Park in Didsbury, where we met local conservation superstar Dave Barlow. Dave works for Manchester City Council in environmental management and urban ecology and told us all about the wonderful green spaces we have in the city. With Dave\u2019s directions, the Tree Musketeers helped to manage a small woodland area, clearing faster growing saplings to allow the slow growing oak trees to thrive in the park.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even in this relatively small area of woodland, we saw wonderful wildlife such as a Eurasian Jay and plenty of invertebrates, showing how these native woodland environments can be so valuable in our urban green spaces. A particularly curious Robin also kept us under his watchful eye while we worked, making sure we didn\u2019t disturb his home too much.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"StudentsWe then went on to plant some native wildflower seed mix, with an insightful speech about our native wildflowers and meadows from Dave. All in all, it was another successful day of conservation thanks to our wonderful volunteers and organisers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We have many events lined up this semester thanks to our hardworking committee. If you are interested in coming along, you can send us a message on our Instagram (@treemusketeersuom) or by email (tree.musketeers@manchesterstudentsunion.com<\/a>). You can also keep up-to-date with our latest activities via our blogsite<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

We are always looking for more volunteers and it is a great opportunity to enjoy nature whilst learning valuable conservation skills!\u00a0<\/p>\n

May 2025 update: Congratulations to the Tree Musketeers for winning the ‘Student Group’ category at the University’s annual Volunteer of the Year Awards<\/a>! The team were recognised for their fantastic impact on conservation projects across Greater Manchester. Watch a short video about their work here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Tree Musketeers team with their Volunteer of the Year award.<\/p><\/div>\n

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