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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Advaita Suresh

In 2021, Queen Elizabeth II helped launch a tree-planting tribute; by its conclusion in 2023, more than three million trees had been planted in her name

Tree planting can create a lasting connection between people, communities and the natural environment. It can also provide a way to commemorate important moments and individuals while supporting wildlife and helping address climate change.

A nationwide initiative created to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee became a large-scale living tribute to the late monarch. Known as The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), the project encouraged people and organisations across the nation to plant trees in her honour.

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