A 750-tree wood is being planted by Morris Leisure at its Ludlow Touring Park in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne and to commemorate the momentous occasion, Morris is planting the Jubilee wood at its luxury £3 million caravan and motorhome park.
The trees will form part of the landscaping at the 135-pitch, five-star park which sits on the edge of the historic South Shropshire town and is scheduled to open on May 9th.
Support for the scheme has come from the Woodland Trust, which has provided the caravan park with help and guidance through its MOREwoods programme, and over time it will develop into a diverse woodland area.
Edward Goddard, managing director of Morris Leisure, commented: “We are delighted to be planting 750 native trees to not only enhance the landscaping of our new touring and motorhome park but also to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in such a creative way.”
The need for additional woodland area in the UK is pressing, with just 13 per cent of land covered by woods compared with an average of 44 per cent throughout Europe.
In Shropshire in particular the need is paramount, with only 8.5 per cent of the county covered by woodland.
