YOUNG people on Anglesey planted about 800 hedging trees at Caeau Ty'n Talwrn - the island’s Scout Campsite.

Virginia Crosbie, Ynys Môn MP, joined the team of volunteers and young people from ScoutsMôn for the task. 

The trees were planted at the seven-acre site that is part of Gors Bodeilio Site Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The MP was met by Adrian Williamson, district campsite lead volunteer, who gave the MP atour of the site and talked about the work that has taken place since 2015 to restore it back to meadow like fields while creating a resource for use by Ynys Môn based Scout and Guide groups as well as visiting scout and youth groups from around England and Wales.

“I had a great time getting stuck in to what is a brilliant community project with the scouts that is helping the environment and wildlife here on the island,” said Ms Crosbie.

“Special thanks to Lily-Rose Haddrell, Young Leader and Explorer with De Môn Explorers and Adrian for taking the time to talk to me about the campsite, how it is being improved and future plans, including working closely with NRW and the Church Trustees who own the site.

“I would like to thank everyone who volunteers to run the Scout and many other youth organisations on the island.

"You all make a huge difference to young lives.”

The 800 trees were provided by The Conservation Volunteers as part of the I Dig Trees project.

About 1,500 hedging trees have been planted at the site over the last three years.

Adrian said: “ScoutsMôn would like to extend great thanks to Virginia for coming along to see the site and the ongoing environmental work we are carrying out.

“Caeau Ty’n Talwrn is a great site for our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to get involved in outdoor activities throughout the year.”