Amberol gifts 10 trees to the Queen’s Green Canopy
One of Amberol’s key aims is to help people make a positive visible difference to their environment, so we were interested to hear about a great green initiative that was introduced in 2021 to mark the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen’s Green Canopy is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to increase the number of trees planted in the UK, with a specific focus on planting in deprived urban areas and schools. The scheme was due to finish in December at the end of the Queen’s Jubilee year but has now been extended to March 2023 to enable people to gift trees in memory of the late Queen, serving as a wonderful living legacy. This also coincides with the main tree planting season which runs from October to March.
Committing to the environment
Amberol are delighted to have played a part in this worthwhile initiative, funding the planting of ten trees as part of our ongoing commitment to conservation and greening grey areas in the UK.
Steven Parker, Commercial Manager at Amberol comments: “One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Amberol is supporting people in enhancing their environment; whether it be through growing plants and flowers or keeping areas litter free. So, when we heard about the important work of the Queen’s Green Canopy and its focus on areas of deprivation and involving young people, we felt that it was something we should support.”
The scheme has proved very popular, with in excess of one million trees being planted in the initial planting period of October 2021 to March 2022. The scheme has linked with organisations such as the Woodland Trust, which provided three million saplings free of charge to schools, as well as Trees for Cities and The Conservation Volunteers charity.
A focus on community
Successful projects already carried out include an urban greening project in Tower Hamlets where the local community planted 17 trees to create a leafy canopy for residents to enjoy, and the creation of an urban forest through the planting of 10,000 trees in Bradford.
“We don’t actually know where the Amberol tress will be planted,” adds Steve. “However, we are confident that they will help to enhance the environment and hopefully benefit the community where they are located. Trees are such an important part of our world and landscapes, whether urban or rural.”
Working towards Net Zero
Planting more trees is a significant part of the UK’s environmental strategy and a way of working towards the government’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A mature tree can absorb around 150kg of CO² each year as well as absorbing pollutants in the air. This is one of the reasons why planting trees in urban areas has been made a priority by the scheme.
Greening areas with self-watering planters
Amberol planters can be used to plant smaller trees such as apple and olive trees and Japanese maples which grow well in our large, floor standing planters. Using containers also makes it easier to plant trees in urban spaces where there is concrete or tarmac. Amberol’s self-watering planters have plenty of space for healthy root growth and are double insulated to protect delicate young roots during the colder months of the tree planting season.
Click here to find out more about planting a tree for the Queen’s Green Canopy.
How can we help?
To find out more about planting trees in self-watering containers, call 01773 830 930 or email sales@amberol.co.uk. We can also arrange a bespoke virtual demo so you can see our planters up close and personal.
