Five new trees planted as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project have been welcomed at a ceremony in Elizabeth Park on Bath Riverside.
Cllr June Player cutting the ribbon for the new trees | Photo courtesy of Riverside Community Voice
Councillor June Player, who represents Westmoreland, recently cut the ribbon on the five liquidambar trees, which were planted in March.
Their planting was part of a landscape scheme proposed by the community group Riverside Community Voice (RCV).
Chair of the group, Paddy Doyle said: “24 beautiful trees were planted in March at the instigation of RCV Garden Group and the agreement of the leaseholders and Pinnacle Property Management who care for the site. More planting is to follow.
“The Queen’s Green Canopy is an integral part of this programme and will in time provide a beautiful memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, in whose honour this park is named.”
Councillor June Player said: “The five liquidambar trees have a glorious and stunning orangey red brown foliage in the autumn and they will really add visually to the area.
“They have a sweet and slightly amber aroma and I look forward to sitting beside them enjoying the birds, bees and butterflies that will be attracted to them.”
The ceremony took place during the Riverside Community Voice Summer Party, with over 150 residents enjoying the weather and music from Magpie and the Shiny Things.
A tombola and cake stall at the event raised £700 for the Carers’ Centre on the Lower Bristol Road.
