Next year the nation will celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of her service to the nation. 

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has launched The Queen’s Green Canopy to celebrate the occasion. 

This initiative invites people from across the country to ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee’.

As well as planting new tress, The Queen’s Green Canopy will dedicate a network of 70 Ancient Woodlands across the country, and identify 70 ancient trees to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years of service.

Schools can get involved with tree planting through the Woodland Trust’s Free Trees for Schools and Communities Scheme. Tree planting will take place between October and March in both 2021 and 2022. 

Over 3 million saplings are available for schools on a first-come-first-served basis, in addition to a commemorative plaque. 

Ahead of the Jubilee, local MP Robert Largan has written to schools in the High Peak to encourage them to take part in the scheme. 

Robert Largan, MP for High Peak, commented: 

“Her Majesty The Queen has devoted her life to public service as the longest-reigning monarch in British history. 

“The Queen’s Green Canopy is an historic opportunity to create a legacy in honour of The Queen to benefit future generations. 

“I have written to schools across the High Peak urging them to get involved, and to help plant a tree for the Jubilee.”