Hundreds of young trees have been planted on Pendle Council land next to the Spring Mill new homes development on Bailey Street. Pendle Council has worked with builders, Barnfield Construction and Lancashire County Council to create the new micro forest which uses a planting method using techniques developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. The native trees are expected to grow to more than six feet in two to three years. “I'm looking forward to seeing our urban forest flourishing, growing up with children who've helped plant these baby trees.”The Earby site has been planted with around 850 native tree whips and enclosed with a chestnut paling fence. Tracy Clavell-Bate, Head of Developments and Acquisitions at Barnfield Construction, said: “At Barnfield, we are committed to creating places that deliver long-term benefits for both people and the environment.