Thousands of new trees and plants for parks in Milton Keynes

More than 12,500 plants have arrived in Milton Keynes, ready to be planted in the city’s parks.

Last week, The Parks Trust received this year’s mammoth delivery - which arrived in 12 separate loads – made up of over 100 different species ranging from small Lonicera Pileata (Honeysuckle) to young giant redwoods.

These new trees and shrubs will help develop Milton Keynes' landscape as part of the charity's long-term green space management, including trees that have been removed as part of tree thinning works.

The stock of new plants is temporarily stored in 10 trenches, measuring 50 metres in length! Look out for the team in the coming weeks and months, who will be busy planting in areas throughout the city including the Poplar Plantation between Willen Lake and the Ouzel Valley.

“This is my first delivery season since joining the Trust at the end of last year, and it’s been so exciting to see all these new plants arriving and ready to enhance the city’s landscapes," said Direct Works Manager at The Parks Trust, Justin Hobday, "Such a great effort from a clearly dedicated team!”