RESIDENTS in Exminster are being invited to join in a tree growing project.

Led by Devon Wildlife Trust, the project is giving away free saplings for people to grow in their own gardens.

Exminster has been chosen as a hub to distribute the trees either for planting in gardens or hedges.

Exminster Green Spaces volunteers are organising Exminster’s Tree-mendous Giveaway on Saturday February 5.

The event is part of the Saving Devon’s Treescapes project.

Devon’s treescapes are crucial habitats for wildlife and are under threat from Ash Dieback which is estimated to kill at least 90 per cent of Devon’s ash trees in the coming years.

The trees being given away will two to three-year-old native UK broadleaf species such as and include crab apple, wild cherry, rowan and birch.

Members of the Exminster Green Spaces team will be on hand to provide advice and guidance.

Trees can be collected between 10.30am and 1pm from the Deepway Centre.