SOUTH Craven groups and businesses are being urged to plant trees to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year.
The plea has been issued by the North Yorkshire Lieutenancy, in support of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.
Individuals, schools, parishes, community organisations and businesses are all encouraged to take part – from next month, when the tree-planting season begins, through to the end of the Jubilee year.
Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mrs Johanna Ropner, said: “With a focus on planting sustainably, the Queen’s Green Canopy will encourage tree-planting to create a legacy in honour of Her Majesty’s leadership of the nation which will benefit future generations.
“From individual trees or shrubs requiring just a few square metres of space to large woodland projects, there is a way for everyone to get involved.”
Support is available, from help and advice about tree-planting to free saplings, which are being made available to schools and community groups. Visit queensgreencanopy.org for more details.
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