A 60-acre canal-side woodland containing 10,000 trees is being planted in Wiltshire to help mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
British Waterways is asking members of the public to join in the planting of the wood, which is adjacent to the Kennel & Avon Canal’s Caen Hill flight of locks (pictured) in the parish of Rowde. The Queen opened the restored canal 22 years ago.
The Forestry Commission is funding the project creating the wood, which is one of 60 Diamond Woods being planted as part of the Woodland Trust’s national programme of jubilee celebrations.
“The wood will be a living, breathing legacy that will support our best-loved birds and wildlife,” said Sarah Brice, project manager from British Waterways.
Initial planting of the canal-side wood will take between the end of January and March, with the remainder being planted towards the end of the year.
The first three public planting days take place on Sunday 29 January (10am- 3pm), Sunday 12 February (11am-1pm) and Saturday 17 March (10am-3pm). These are open to everyone but under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.
“All those who want to get involved are welcome to come along to the public planting days and plant a single tree or to stay all day. Just turn up. Mud will be plentiful so bring warm clothes, stout footwear and a spade if you have one,” said Sarah Brice.
More information about the 29 January and 17 March planting days can be obtained by emailing karen.fishwick@britishwaterways.co.uk or email karentrickey@woodlandtrust.org.uk for more details of the 12 February event.
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