Derbyshire tree project sees new push for more planting
Residents, landowners and volunteers in Derbyshire are being urged to join a new push to get more trees planted across the county. The Million Trees project aims to hit its target of new plantings by 2030. Any new trees established since June 2021 can be added to an online map, with more than 61,000 recorded so far. The county council said the project would help mitigate climate change, create habitats for wildlife and enhance the environment for residents. Landowners interested in taking part are being offered advice and support, while volunteers are being encouraged to sign up to help. Local businesses and organisations can also get involved by sponsoring or contributing trees, planting on their property, staff volunteering and events, the council said. A recent initiative saw Pinxton Parish Council and St Helens Church in Pinxton plant 70 fruit trees on parish council-owned land off Church Street West. This scheme was also part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative. Funding to supply and maintain trees for the Pinxton project was secured through the Forestry Commission's Local Authority Treescapes Fund as part of the Million Trees campaign. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook , on Twitter , or on Instagram . Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk . Why trees are so amazing Ash dieback could cost council more than 40m First 'Young People's Forest' trees sown Million Trees Third of Derby children don't have a dentist as local dental crisis continues 'My three years of hell next to eyesore on main road' 'Derbyshire children are penalised' says mum as council comments on petition Major police investigation launched following incident in Clay Cross Race against time to save Morocco quake survivors US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit 'Everyone in this village is either dead or missing' At the scene of Morocco mosque collapsed by quake. Video At the scene of Morocco mosque collapsed by quake Inside the horror of Europe's biggest wildfire Inside a 'hijacked' South African building. Video Inside a 'hijacked' South African building How chronic pain feels for me. Video How chronic pain feels for me The rise and fall of a parenting influencer Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth Florida's first hurricane-proof town The greatest spy novel ever written? Why is everyone crazy about Aperol? 2023 BBC.