An attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the number of trees planted in a single hour is getting a helping hand from students and staff of Nottingham Trent University.
The aim is to plant 300 trees at the university’s Brackenhurst campus between 11am and 12 midday on Saturday 5 December, as part of the national BBC Breathing Places ‘Tree O’clock’ world record event.
During the day it’s hoped a total of 500 trees will be planted on the campus.
30 student volunteers from the university and Students’ Union’s volunteer scheme ‘Initi8’ will be joined by staff from the university’s School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences for the BBC record attempt.
200 trees provided by the BBC will be planted first, followed by a further 300 trees provided by the charity, ‘Trees for Cities’.
The number planted by 12 midday will contribute to the world record attempt. To date, almost 264,000 trees are planned to be planted across the country as part of the Tree O’clock initiative.
Jennie Mann, student volunteer coordinator for Initi8 and organiser of Nottingham Trent University’s contribution to the Tree O’clock event, said: “The student volunteers are really excited to be taking part in the world record attempt, and we’re all very proud to be doing our bit in helping to combat climate change and improving the environment.”
Saturday 5 December will also mark the launch of Nottingham Trent University’s ‘Climate Action Week’.
Officially ranked as the most environmentally friendly university in the UK, the university is hosting a range of events, activities and workshops to highlight what students and staff can do to
reduce the effects of climate change.
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