Residents make compost for green space

Wednesday, October 31 2007 11:57:19 by Leigh Jackson

Leigh Jackson writes: A number of residents from Angus have helped with the upkeep of a local garden by making their own compost.

The green-fingered locals harvested enough organic waste to provide the Murton Nature Reserve with 12 tonnes of compost, the Press and Journal reports.

Commenting on the waste saving efforts, convener of infrastructure services councillor David May told the publication: "I am delighted that the council has been able to work in partnership with the Murton Community garden committee to find a use for recycled waste and enhance the environment to the benefit of the local community."

The compost will be used to improve the quality of the soil within the garden, with the hope of attracting more wildlife to the area.

Meanwhile, Gloucester council has offered residents free trees in an effort to tackle the impact of global warming.

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