A series of planting and wildlife initiatives have been taking place in a West Norfolk town. Trees and wildflowers have been planted on The Howdale at Downham Market and boxes to encourage particular breeds of birds have also been installed in other areas of the town. Andy Bullen, West Norfolk councillor for North Downham Ward, said the borough council has been cooperating with Downham Wildlife Group and Nature Volunteer Network in planting new trees at The Howdale and preparing wildflower beds on The Howdale and memorial field. Mr Bullen, a member of the borough council’s environment and comm…