THE Queen’s Green Canopy is a tree-planting initiative being held across the country with people being invited to plant a tree for the Jubilee, with the first trees being planted this week.

The initiative aims to encourage everyone to learn more about the best way to plant trees so that they survive and flourish providing a lasting legacy for years to come.

There are more than 3,500 trees to plant as part of the scheme and Darlington Borough Council needs volunteers to help.

Heather Scott, Leader of the council, said: “The Queen’s Green Canopy is a fantastic idea and I am delighted that we are able to plant trees across the borough and celebrate Her Majesty with the community.

“Please get the dates in your diary and come and help us plant the trees to mark this historic occasion.”

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The Northern Echo: The first trees were planted today at Baydale Beck. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTThe first trees were planted today at Baydale Beck. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The first tree-planting event happened today at Baydale Beck from 10am to 4pm.

The Northern Echo: Darlington Borough Council is calling on the public to get involved and volunteer to help plant trees. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTDarlington Borough Council is calling on the public to get involved and volunteer to help plant trees. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Tree-planting dates and venues:

Rockwell – Saturday March 19, 10am-1pm. Meet at Riverside Way/Hutton Avenue

£5 Note Bridge – Tuesday March 22, 10am-1pm. Meet at Field Street

Wylam Ave – Thursday March 24, 10am-1pm. Meet at Wylam Avenue

Low Coniscliffe - Saturday March 26, 10am-1pm. Meet by the river (Wood Lane)

Brinkburn – Monday March 28, 10am-1pm. Meet at Hartington Way

Heighington – Tuesday April 5, 10am-1pm. Meet on the grass area next to Redworth Road/A6072

Brinkburn - Wednesday April 6, 10am-1pm. Meet at Hartington Way

Low Coniscliffe - Friday April 7, 10am-1pm. Meet by the river (Wood Lane)

Merrybent - Saturday April 8, 10am-1pm. Meet at the bench on the grass area next to the A67/A1M bridge.

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