GLASGOW Clyde College has partnered with the International Tree Foundation (ITF), pledging to plant trees and hedges on its Cardonald Campus over the next three years.
To commemorate the partnership and kick-start the sustainable initiative during Glasgow’s COP26 Climate Conference, a beech tree was planted at the college’s Cardonald Campus and unveiled by Glasgow Clyde College Principal, Jon Vincent, and International Tree Foundation Chair of Trustees, Stephen Vickers.
“I’m so pleased to be recognising the fantastic work of the International Tree Foundation by planting a tree on our Cardonald Campus. It seems apt that this is taking place during COP26, but it’s also a partnership that will be in place for years to come,” said Vincent.
James Whitehead, CEO, International Tree Foundation said: “We are proud to be working with Glasgow Clyde College to do something concrete with the students. This partnership will ensure many trees and hedges are planted in the college grounds over the next three years.
“As well as increasing biodiversity and giving opportunities for education and engagement with environmental issues, this project will provide a green space that can be so beneficial to mental health.”
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