A GOLF and country club is planting hundreds of trees to "bring birdsong back' and to improve bio-diversity.

Worcester Golf & Country Club, at Boughton Park, off Bransford Road, is currently planting 250 trees on and around the golf course to improve bio-diversity in the locality.

The trees have been given to the club by the Woodland Trust, and have been planted over the last two weeks.

Adam Scott, curator of trees at Worcester Golf & Country Club, said: "I like to think that we are bringing the birdsong back to Boughton.

 We are based on some important, historic land and we feel that it is our duty to care for the environment in our area.

"A group of volunteers and I have been busy planting around 200 trees over the last two weeks, and we should be finishing off the job today.

"The planting of trees fits into our programme of increasing biodiversity on our grounds. "

Mr Scott explained that there has been opportunities for members to honour family members and friends who have died with the newly planted trees.

He said: "Members have had the opportunity to purchase copses in memory of dear departed family and friends.

"It has been really good seeing the new trees planted and we know it will do a lot of good for the future of the area as well."

Mr Scott also said how much the golf club has changed over time, and said how it is a place for all who are interested in golf. 

Mr Scott said: "I think the golf club used to have an old fashioned, elitist reputation, which is not the case at all nowadays. We have over 1000 members at the club now."

Boughton Park has lots of greenery and scenic views, with the surrounding landscape also providing views of the nearby Malvern Hills.

The golf course was designed in 1927 by Dr Alister Mackenzie, with its parkland course measuring at 6251 yards.

The club has a host of function rooms, a pro shop, tuition opportunities and also a junior academy for young golfers.