Planting of trees and hedgerows in Jersey to be recorded online

The details recorded will include what trees were planted, how many and where they are located. Credit: PA

The number of trees and hedgerows planted in Jersey can now be recorded online.

The tool on the Jersey Biodiversity Centre website will help with planning new woodland spaces and wildlife corridors, as well as identifying the locations of invasive tree diseases to prevent their spread.

The details recorded will include what plants were planted, how many and where they are located.

The new system comes ahead of National Tree Week, which begins on Saturday 28 November, where people are encouraged to plant trees to support local wildlife and help the environment.

Jersey's Assistant Minister for the Environment says planting trees is an easy way to help the island's ecology.

The organisation Jersey Trees for Life will be running sessions during the week where they will plant trees and hedgerows with groups and local businesses.