The W1W Tree Planting Initiative for Eastern Marylebone -- 2011 Update The W1W Tree Planting Initiative's aim is to line the main streets of Eastern Marylebone with trees. The idea for this local tree planting project originated in the very heart of the community -- residents and businesses -- then joined by Westminster Tree Trust -- a registered charity run entirely by volunteers -- and Westminster City Council, all working in partnership together. The Initiative is progressing well with support from all sides of the community. The project which began in 2008 has now completed its sixth objective — the greening of Bolsover Street with over 48 trees. The scheme has now added over 275 new trees to seven Marylebone streets in the last couple of years. We have enjoyed a number of community celebrations to mark our progress. Barbara Windsor, actress and Marylebone local, recently planted the last of 53 new pear trees to go into Weymouth Street in November 2010. And in April this year, Alan Titchmarsh, celebrity broadcaster and gardening expert, planted an elm tree to mark the arrival of 48 new trees in Bolsover Street.

• published: 27 Apr 2011
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