Residents muck in on Tree O'Clock

Archive News Story: December 2009

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Saturday 5 December saw residents join in the BBC Breathing Places World Record attempt to plant the most trees in one hour.

Lots of residents pulled on their wellies, rolled up their sleeves and joined in the World Record attempt.

Trees were donated by Connaught Partnership, one of Tower Hamlets Homes’ contractors, who not only distributed the trees but also helped residents plant them.

Tree planting events took place across the borough including Will Crooks Estate Poplar, Teesdale and Hollybush Estates, Bethnal Green, Cranbrook Estate, Bethnal Green and Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, Mile End.

“Tree O’clock was a brilliant opportunity for everyone to join in, have some fun and plant a tree. Not only will it help improve the local environment and increase local biodiversity, it could also help break a world record!” said Roy MacPepple, Tower Hamlets Homes’ Architect Sustainability & Biodiversity Coordinator.

“We’re going to let Tree O’Clock know how we got on and hopefully every tree planted will count towards the attempt to break the Guinness World Record™. We’d like to say a big thank you to all residents who came along and got involved.”

Trees need a bit of TLC once they’ve been planted, especially in the first year. If any local community groups or residents are interested in adopting the new trees to make sure they get the care they need, call Roy on 020 7364 0328 or email roy.macpepple@towerhamletshomes.org.uk for aftercare advice.