Queen’s Green Canopy planting project extended

Norden ward councillors Peter Winkler, Mike Holly and Jim Gartside with trees to be planted for the Queen's Green Canopy, pictured in March 2022

The Queen’s Green Canopy planting project has been extended to March 2023 due to King Charles III’s wishes following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

As a nationwide initiative created to mark the Platinum Jubilee, The Queen’s Green Canopy was due to conclude in December - the end of the Jubilee year. All across the UK people were invited to “Plant a tree for the Jubilee” to create a legacy in honour of the Queen’s leadership of the nation, which will benefit future generations.

However, as the official tree planting season in the United Kingdom is from October to March, the initiative will now be extended to include this full tree planting season, beginning in October 2022 and concluding in March 2023.

During the first official planting season, from October 2021 to March 2022, the QGC inspired over a million trees to be planted across the United Kingdom. Her Majesty sent a message of thanks for all the trees planted in her name.

Alongside the inspiring floral tributes being left outside royal palaces, people can also gift a tree in memoriam in honour of Her Majesty, with trees to be planted in schools and deprived urban areas across the United Kingdom.

As well as planting new trees, the QGC has dedicated a UK-wide network of 70 Ancient Woodlands and 70 Ancient Trees to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years of service.

For more information on how to get involved please visit www.queensgreencanopy.org

To gift a tree in honour of Her Majesty please visit www.shop.queensgreencanopy.org/