The Buntings Jubilee Tree Greenbelt have been working closely with Dawlish Town Council in a range of initiatives to benefit the residents within The Buntings development in coastal Devon. We were honoured, therefore, to be able to assist with the planting of an English Oak tree as part of the Queen's Green Canopy project and to help launch Dawlish's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Dawlish Town Council provided the Oak (Quercus Robur) and Greenbelt and our contractor Tony Benger Landscaping built a sturdy fencing enclosure for this very special tree. The Mayor of Dawlish, Val Mawhood, visited The Buntings to officially carry out the planting, which will be marked by Greenbelt with a special plaque. Councillor Mawhood said: "I am honoured to be asked to plant a commemorative tree for Dawlish Town Council on behalf of our community. The tree chosen is an English Oak known for its longevity and value to wildlife and its historic connection with this country. "I trust 'our' tree prospers and grows and one day becomes a much-loved landmark, visible from far afield, recalling the year of our Queen's Platinum Jubilee." The Buntings takes its name from the cirl bunting, a small and finch-like songbird related to the yellowhammer and among Britain's rarest breeding birds. The Queen's Green Canopy project will also see the dedication of a network of 70 ancient woodlands and the identificaiton of 70 ancient trees. Previous article: Building with Nature Biodiversity Seminar Prev Next article: Marie Curie Day of Reflection 2022 Next