On Tuesday, 31 May, David Allam, Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex, met with Katy Taylor, Chief Customer Officer of Southern Water at the Hailsham South Wastewater Treatment Works.
The event saw three new trees planted, adding to many more trees and shrubs introduced in recent months as part of a wider enhancement project at the site.
The two Wild Cherry trees and a Field Maple, alongside 14 other recently planted mature trees, were dedicated to the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative – of which Mr Allam is part of the East Sussex working group.
Katy Taylor said: “This site is the perfect place to plant these trees in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee. As part of a £20m investment, we have recently installed new technology in Hailsham, which left old settlement lagoons redundant. We have worked with conservationists to sculpt them into a nature reserve, which when complete will comprise around a thousand trees in the area alongside a wild meadow and water ways with floating islands, to support wildlife.
“I was delighted to meet with David on this special occasion, just before the Jubilee celebrations start this long bank holiday weekend.”
Mr Allam added: “I am thrilled to be planting these Wild Cherry and Field Maple trees at this Southern Water site as part of this fantastic nationwide initiative which I hope will inspire everyone to get involved in planting trees for the Queen’s Jubilee.
“We are grateful that Southern Water has recently planted a number of other trees on this site which they are also dedicating to the Queen’s Green Canopy.
“The Queen’s Green Canopy is an excellent environmental initiative, and a wonderful way to mark Her Majesty’s 70 years of service to the nation in this Platinum Jubilee year. There are many ways to take part in the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, and I would urge everyone to visit the website, get involved and spread the word.”
Notes to Editors:
The Queen’s Green Canopy is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, which invites people and organisations from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. The QGC has a focus on planting sustainably, encouraging tree planting to benefit future generations, creating a legacy in honour of the Queen’s leadership of the nation.
Trees planted by David Allam DL and Katy Taylor were two Wild Cherry trees and a Field Maple, specifically chosen by conservationists because they are suitable for planting this time of year. They will also be planted with water bladder irrigation pouches to aid with any water stress that could occur during the summer as they continue to establish.
For further information on the £20m project at Hailsham South Wastewater Treatment Works contact [email protected]
Visit www.ruralsussex.org.uk for further info.