Ipswich keeps 'Tree City of the World' status as more saplings planted across town
The town is just one of 168 worldwide to be recognised for efforts to look after local trees
Ipswich has been awarded 'Tree City of the World' status for a second year running, with the award recognising efforts to plant new saplings and look after existing trees across the town.
Run by the Arbor Day Foundation and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the award scheme aims to encourage towns and cities across the planet to look after their green spaces.
Ipswich has 60,000 trees across town, with tree canopy cover of around 15%. The town is one just 168 cities across 21 countries be granted the status.
An Ipswich Borough Council spokesperson says: “We are thrilled to have retained this prestigious title as a Tree City of the World."
"This achievement is thanks to the hard work of our parks team who have demonstrated a real commitment in the way we look after our trees across Ipswich.
"We’re fortunate to have so many green spaces in Ipswich, plus award-winning parks in Christchurch Park and Holywells Park.
"Tree City of the World status also opens us up to more funding opportunities and allows us to continue to plant more trees to benefit our residents and the environment for generations to come.”