A world of adventure awaits in Harvest Moon
You can trek across beaches, the desert and even a volcano, in the latest entry into the long-running Harvest Moon series from Nintendo, out this month.
The Harvest Goddess has gone missing, and it’s up to you to help bring her back.
Along the way, you’ll come across cows, sheep, camels and even reindeer.
Before the Harvest Goddess disappeared, she imbued the tiny Harvest Wisps with the knowledge of various seeds, ensuring the fruits and vegetables of the world would not be lost. Using the power given to them, you can unlock various seeds as you progress through the game. But, be warned, the
Harvest Wisps can be tricky to find, as they all appear at different times and places. You’ll need to use your noggin to make sure to seek as many as you can of them out!
■ Harvest Moon: One World – Nintendo Switch, £39.99
THOUSANDS of new trees are to be planted by the end of this year.
Tameside council has set itself the target of planting 16,000 trees in 2021 as part of efforts to help tackle the climate emergency.
The new trees will mostly be planted in greenspace and countryside, including the edges of Cheetham’s Park, in Stalybridge, and along Groby Road, in Audenshaw.
Coun Brenda Warrington, Tameside council’s executive leader, said: “Over the last 10 years we have planted many thousands of trees and I’m immensely proud of that record.
“Trees are hugely important to us as they not only store carbon, they provide havens for wildlife, and provide a more diverse and attractive landscape.
“They are a real asset to the borough’s environment and the planting project is a major feature of our ongoing efforts to combat climate change, complementing the work we do to help people make their homes energy efficient.
“The latest planting work can only enhance our wonderful parks and countryside whose value has become even more apparent during lockdowns when we haven’t been able to travel.”
The project is being supported by City of Trees, the Greater Manchester scheme to plant more trees and restore woodlands, and is part of the national Trees for Climate programme.
A mix of whips will be planted including familiar species such as oak, hazel and birch.
Whips are slender, unbranched shoots of smaller size, and the council hopes this will give them a much greater chance of success in local conditions.