Kings Wood tribute to West Buckland couple A family who made an incredible £25,000 donation to the Caremoor for Exmoor ‘Woods and Trees’ appeal, have planted the first trees in the new ‘Kings Wood’ near Simonsbath. The Richards family, who have a strong connection with Exmoor, wanted to celebrate the lives of Denys and Cicely Richards who lived in West Buckland for many years and loved Devon and Exmoor. The robust chestnut guard protecting the first parkland tree, will bear a plaque dedicated to the couple and the opportunity for other families to do the same has just been launched by Exmoor National Park. Donor Mark Richards said, “My sisters and I are looking forward to spending time here with our children and grandchildren for years to come. The trees and dedication plaque are the perfect way for our parents to be remembered and it’s wonderful to be a part of nature recovery on Exmoor.”
Donor Mark Richards, his sister Julia and her husband Steve plant the first tree at Kings Wood
Donations to CareMoor for Exmoor and sponsorship of parkland trees can be made at Exmoor National Park Centres or online: exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/caremoor
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