A group of nursery children planted trees in a park before lockdown to help a council's efforts to restore original woodland.

Children from Charters Day Nursery, in Abbots Langley, planted trees at Leavesden Country Park last month.

Three Rivers District Council staff helped the nursery pupils plant three trees and an orchard. All the children who took part were given a medal made from a small piece of pruned branch which was painted.

Tree and Landscape officer, Angela Borges, said: "We appreciate all the support we get, these children were brilliant.

"We would like to thank the nursery for being involved. We are planning to plant more trees when we can get back to work outside."

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One of the medals all the children were given for taking part. Credit: Three Rivers

The council said the planting of trees will help restore original woodland and improve natural habitats.

Lead member for environmental service and sustainability said: "Now more than ever, we need to keep expanding our tree cover if we are to adapt to future climate change.

"Trees and woods in the right place bring us a multitude of health and wellbeing benefits. We continue to see their value and acknowledge the vital role they play in helping us to reach zero emissions."