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A 'tiny forest' of about 600 new trees is to be planted in Leicestershire.

Members of the public are being invited to help plant the trees, which will all be native UK species, at the Hermitage recreation ground in Whitwick.

Organisers say the 'tiny forest' will be a vital part of a new eco-park on the recreation ground. It will also form part of the county council's wider plan to plant 700 thousand new trees in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire County Council, which is working with North West Leicestershire District Council and Earthwatch UK, says that the eco-park will also include natural footpaths and activity areas for families.

Funding for the project is being provided by the Forestry Commission's Treescapes Fund, which is being used for a number of other planting initiatives across the county, along with a contribution of 拢7,000 from the district council.

Adam Goodall, Principal tree and woodland manager at Leicestershire County Council, explains to Aminata Kamara how the planting scheme will work.

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