King Charles: Woodlands will be planted in England

The 'Coronation Woods' will be planted between now and March 2025 to mark His Majesty's long and ongoing commitment to the nation's trees and green spaces. 

While the location of the woodlands is yet to be confirmed, Forestry England (FE) bosses behind the project insist they will meet 'strict criteria'. 

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Elsewhere, DEFRA will provide up to £2.5 million of funding for communities in England to plant trees as a permanent reminder of the Coronation in their local areas. 

Mike Seddon, Forestry England chief executive, said: “Forestry England is immensely proud to be responsible for planting Coronation Woods over the next two years to mark King Charles III’s Coronation.

King Charles III planting a lime tree near the Tea House in the Buckingham Palace garden, for the Queen's Green Canopy, as tens of thousands of trees will be planted across the country in memory of Elizabeth (Image: Getty)

“The nation’s forests have traditionally marked coronations, including tree planting for King George VI and renaming a forest for Queen Elizabeth II.

“The new Coronation Woods will be timeless reminders of the King’s Coronation and reflect his passion for the environment, encouraging access to the countryside and a thriving rural economy.”

Land that FE buys for new Coronation Woods will meet strict criteria, the organisation says, and the new woodlands will become part of the nation’s forests – places for people to connect with nature and enjoy themselves, a home for wildlife to thrive and a vital source of sustainable timber to support jobs and industry.

The Coronation Woods is being funded by the government’s Nature for Climate Fund.