Tree give-away as Queen's Green Canopy comes to an end
Oswestry residents are being given the opportunity to claim a free tree as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project, which closes at the end of March.
The Town Council will be distributing 500 trees to local residents as part of the Town Council’s objective to plant 17,000 trees, one for each resident in Oswestry.
Residents can collect their free tree on a first come, first served basis on March 1 from 10am to 1.30pm, and Saturday March 4 from 9.30am to 2pm, from the Bailey Head with one tree per household available.
A range of trees will be available, including Wild Cherry, Elder, Crab Apple, Hazel and Rowan.
The Queen's Green Canopy is an initiative that began in May 2021 in honour of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. The objective is to increase and protect native tree cover as a special gift for the Queen, to mark her 70 years on the throne.
Following the sad passing of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, his Majesty The King, became the Patron and in accordance with his wishes, the initiative has been extended to the end of March 2023 in line with the full tree planting season. This was to give people the opportunity to plant trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty.
Town Council Mayor, Councillor Jay Moore said “We are thrilled to be taking part in this scheme. The trees will contribute to Shropshire’s net zero carbon agenda and provide other environmental benefits as the trees grow and mature. We need to give our wildlife a helping hand and these trees will encourage insects and birds into our gardens.”
