‘I don’t like being stuck in an office’: the young people helping plant a ring of trees around London

The London Tree Ring project began planting trees around London this week with the goal of establishing ecological corridors to enhance biodiversity. Harry Ewing, a participant, expressed satisfaction with the early growth of the trees he helped plant in Hadley Wood, north London, describing the work as rewarding. The initiative involves creating protective circles for young trees, as exemplified by Ewing reinforcing a dead hedge in a glade cleared of brambles. This project aims to foster a more connected and resilient ecosystem surrounding the city, supporting both plant and animal life. Young volunteers are a key component of the project, contributing labor and enthusiasm to its environmental objectives. The effort is focused on creating a green belt that will benefit the urban environment and its inhabitants.