Maidenhead & Windsor

To celebrate National Tree Week (Wednesday November 21 to Sunday December 2), the Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough's countryside rangers are inviting residents to help create a new wood at Ockwells Park nature reserve in Maidenhead.

Young and old alike are invited to join the Windsor and Maidenhead rangers to plant 1,500 saplings to create 7 Oaks Wood at the nature reserve any time between 10am and 4pm on Saturday November 24. As well as being an attractive place to visit, the new wood will improve the borough's biodiversity, by increasing the wildlife value of the area for animals and insects as the wood continues to change and develop over years to come.

Sensible outdoor clothing and footwear is the dress code – and of course bring along a spade! The rangers will show participants how to plant the trees and be on hand to answer any questions. Voluntary tree wardens from the borough will also be on hand to demonstrate what to do. Refreshments will be provided (tea and coffee etc) and some copies of the Good Seed Guide books will be available. The event is free and open to all.

Cllr Jesse Grey, lead member for Windsor and Maidenhead community safety, leisure and culture, said: "Come down to the nature reserve on November 24 and help make history. This is going to be a great event which all different age groups can enjoy.

"You don't need any experience or knowledge about trees or gardening to take part, just lots of enthusiasm and suitable clothing!"

There will be signs directing residents to the planting area on the day. For more information call the rangers on 01628 777440.

On Tuesday November 27, there is also an opportunity for local schools to come down to the park and help plant trees. For more information call 01628 777440.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead