Police commissioner to plant trees in Shropshire as part of Queen's initiative
The region's Police & Crime Commissioner is set to plant a number of trees as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative.
John Campion will plant the trees across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire in efforts to reduce the impact of policing on the environment, commemorate the Queen's 70th year on the throne and mark the death of Prince Philip.
Mr Campion said: “I am committed to reducing the environmental impact on policing, and this is great project which will improve our environment, in a sustainable way for generations to come.
"Police officers are servants of the crown, so it’s important to commemorate the Queen, as she makes history as the first monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee, and to pay tribute to Prince Philip’s legacy.
"As commissioner I join others across West Mercia and up and down country in planting these trees as a symbol of hope and faith in the future.”
Scoping work is underway, in partnership with West Mercia Police, to determine how many trees will be planted and the locations for the trees when they are planted this autumn.
The Queen’s Green Canopy is a nationwide drive to plant trees where individuals, groups, businesses, and whole towns and cities will arm themselves with the knowledge and know-how to plant up thousands of trees to mark the Queen’s jubilee.
