The Humber Forest has planted its millionth tree at a ceremony in West Park, in Goole. The event was attended by Goole councillors Anne Handley and Nick Coultish, as well as Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding, Jim Dick, and Goole Town Mayor, James Coopers.

Mr Dick, the Crown’s representative in the county, attended to commemorate the planting of an oak tree in the park in 1933, by Prince George, Duke of Kent. Humber Forest works with farmers, landowners, businesses and communities, and provides grants to cover up to 100 per cent of funding for planting and associated costs, as well as for at least five years of establishment.

Larger sites may be eligible for 15 years of establishment and ecosystem service payments. These trees can play a vital role in creating habitats for wildlife, improving community spaces, reducing soil erosion and flooding, and improving air quality.