Ashfield District Council has confirmed that it will plant 1000 more trees this year.

The move comes as part of the authority's commitment to plant thousands of trees across the District.

With the help of local school children and volunteers, the trees are being planted at parks and green spaces across the District to create a healthier, greener, more pleasant place to live and work.

Three of these areas are in Hucknall: Kenbrook Road Playing Field; Salterford Road Open Space; and Washdyke Lane Recreation Ground/Wighay Park.

The trees were donated as part of the Tree Appeal whose aim is to promote biodiversity, create habitats and improve the environment for people.

The first 100 trees were planted at Healdswood Recreeation Ground last Friday, where Cllr Will Bostock Ward Councillor for Skegby said: "It is fantastic to see the volunteers and school children planting more trees within the District. These are the first of 1000 trees that will be planted between now and March, continuing the Council's commitment to plant thousands more trees in the District.

"We want to ensure that Ashfield remains a green and healthy place to live and work for generations to come."