Tree-mendous initiative at college
Paul Sissions from the Perth College UHI horticulture unit and the NC horticulture students who build the special cages for the trees. Photo: George Logan The Perthshire Conifer Conservation Programme (PCCP) has celebrated its 10th birthday this week by planting five internationally threatened conifers at Perth College UHI.
College principal Margaret Cook planted one of the trees, a Fitzroya, in the grounds, continuing the long history of exotic tree species there.
The site is on the former gardens of what was Brahan House, an arts and crafts style mansion where previous generations of Perth’s famous Pullar family planted unusual and striking trees.
Each new tree will have its own specially designed‘cage’to protect it while it grows. The cages have been made by the horticulture students at the college and they will look after the trees as part of their studies.
Doug Flint, PCCP project officer said “I’m delighted to welcome Perth College UHI as the 25th site in the PCCP and it’s fitting that the trees should be planted on our 10th birthday near other unusual mature trees on the former Brahan estate.”
Margaret Cook, principal at Perth College UHI, added:“For years to come, these trees will inspire our NC Horticulture students as they develop their practical skills whilst learning about the important role of conservation.”