Thousands of trees to be planted near Exeter

Up to 3,000 trees are to be planted on the outskirts of Exeter, according to East Devon District Council.

Broadclyst and Poltimore have been chosen for the project, with a funding boost from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Volunteers have already planted the first 150 trees, forming a new hedgerow at Clyst Meadows Country Park, near Broadclyst Station.

The project team is now looking for more land in Broadclyst and Poltimore to complete the planting.