The Queen's Green Canopy

The Queen's Green Canopy (QGC) is an initiative that will begin in May 2021[1] in the United Kingdom in honour of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. To increase and protect the native tree cover, people will be urged to create this 'special gift' for the Queen, to mark her 70 years on the throne.[2]

Description

This initiative will be led by Cool Earth in partnership with the UK Government and the Woodland Trust. Communities, charities, schools, scout groups, councils and landowners will be invited to create a network of individual or specimen trees, tree avenues, copses and woodlands. The campaign will encourage the planting of healthy native trees that will thrive, enhancing our environment and the landscape for generations to come.[3]

To help the environment and make local areas greener, people will be urged to plant trees across the United Kingdom to create a lasting legacy in honour of The Queen’s leadership. In a statement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:[4]

"Trees have the potential to transform our communities, connect us with nature and provide homes for precious wildlife. They also have a huge role to play in tackling climate change as we build back greener from the pandemic. As we celebrate Her Majesty’s incredible 70 years of service, I encourage everyone to get behind this scheme, and go ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee'."

Launch

The Queen’s Green Canopy will be officially launched in May 2021. A formal announcement with details about the initiative, and how people can take part, will be made this year, in advance of the Platinum Jubilee, next year.[1]

See also

References
  1. "The Queen's Green Canopy". Cool Earth.
  2. "Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Public urged to plant a tree to help mark monarch's 70-year reign". ITV. 29 November 2020.
  3. "Britons to plant trees to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on throne". Reuters. 29 November 2020.
  4. Hill, Katie (4 December 2020). "Cool Earth and UK government launch Plant a Tree for the Jubilee initiative". My Green Pod.
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