To mark the occasion, we've created this photo gallery, showcasing images taken by Greenbelt's Operations team on developments we manage all across the UK.

Which one is your favourite?

1. An impressive mature specimen serves as a majestic centerpiece at Mount Oswald, Durham:

2. In Bishops Court, Exeter, tree and shrub planting complements amenity grass to enhance the open space areas:

3. The aptly-named Bluebell Woods at Astley Park, Barnsley, is ideal for close-to-home nature walks:

4. A mature tree's curling geometry catches the eye at Manor Fields, Steeton:

5. Clusters of trees and shrubs flank well-tended amenity grass on the development known as Horizon, at Budleigh Salterton:

6. Twinned cherry trees team up in a beautiful display of blossom at Cranmer Gardens, Leeds:

7. A grouping of trees provides shade, shelter and noise-dampening properties at Meynell Road, Quorn:

Studies show spending time in green, natural spaces is good for our mental and physical health; reducing stress levels, promoting concentration and providing a pleasing environment for exercise, recreation and play.

To read more about how Greenbelt is guided by in-house expertise and best horticultural practices, click here.