Portsmouth residents are being invited to take part in free events and community planting activities as the city marks its centenary with a new environmental project.
The Portsea 100 Trees initiative forms part of Portsmouth100, a year-long celebration marking 100 years since Portsmouth was granted city status in 1926.
Portsmouth City Council is working with Portsmouth & Southsea Tree Wardens, the Ministry of Defence, the University of Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays to plant 47 new trees and 88 metres of hedgerow during November and December.
The project aims to create a lasting green legacy for the city, providing more natural habitats for wildlife while improving the local environment.
Trees can help cool streets, parks and buildings during warmer weather, while also providing food and shelter for birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife.
Residents are encouraged to get involved through three free events in November, including activities linked to National Tree Week, which runs from 21 to 29 November.
The first event takes place on Tuesday 17 November, when Portsmouth City Council arboriculturist Andy Knight will lead a guided tree walk through Victoria Park.
Running from 10.30am until 12.30pm, the walk will explore the history and importance of some of the park's trees. Participants should meet outside the Greenhouse Community Hub, with no booking required.
On Saturday 21 November, the John Pound Centre will host an event exploring Portsmouth's trees, with a talk from The Tree Council and activities including designing tree tags, suggesting future planting locations and sharing personal stories about special trees.
The event runs from 10am until midday, with places limited to 30 people. Advance booking is required.
Residents will also have the opportunity to get involved in community hedge planting at York Place on Tuesday 24 November.
The session will take place between 10am and midday at the green space at the southern end of York Place.
Councillor Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council, said: “Portsmouth100 is about celebrating what makes our city special while also looking to its future. Planting trees is a great way to create something from our centenary year that people will be able to enjoy for many years to come.
“We’d like to thank our partner organisations for joining us in this project. Together, we can make an even bigger difference, creating more green spaces for nature and helping to make our neighbourhoods healthier and more resilient.
“We'd encourage people to come along to one of the free events, find out more about Portsmouth's trees and help us put down roots for the city's next 100 years.”
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