Students near Woodbridge launch plan to plant 250,000 trees

Noble said: “I am delighted to be helping to launch our plant breeding program with students from Melton Primary School. I am continually encouraged by the children’s understanding of the environment and their enthusiasm for enriching our natural environment.

“Saving trees is key to tackling biodiversity decline caused by climate change. We are working with residents, community groups and experts to develop a strategy to ensure more trees are planted in East Suffolk, while setting priorities and requirements for managing existing trees.” “We work throughout the district.”

The tree was first used by Queen Elizabeth II. It was given to the school to commemorate Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee and raised by Noble until it was sturdy enough to be planted in a suitable site.

Melton Primary School volunteer coordinator and forest school leader Nicole Barr said: “We are so grateful to Major Noble for looking after the tree and returning to help plant it here.

“The school’s symbol is the acorn and oak leaf, so it seems like a fitting addition to our woodland.”

Earlier this year East Suffolk Council passed a motion to declare a biodiversity and ecological emergency, having declared a climate emergency in 2019.

Tree and Hedge Strategy, external Will run alongside Suffolk County Council Local Nature Recovery Strategy, externalIt’s part of a nationwide movement to create space and connection for nature to thrive.

Ben Green, external affairs officer at the Woodland Trust, said: “We are reaching out to communities and landowners across East Suffolk to plant more trees and be part of an ambitious effort to create greener, thriving spaces for future generations.

“With the Woodland Trust’s financial support, expert guidance and unwavering commitment, we’re here to help you make a lasting impact. Let’s work together to secure a greener, more resilient future for East Suffolk.”