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A purple beech tree which can grow up to 40 metres high has been planted at Jersey Zoo to "serve as a lasting tribute" to the Queen.
During a small intimate ceremony with staff, the Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey, Vice Admiral Jeremy Kyd CBE planted the tree alongside Durrell’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Lesley Dickie.
The purple beech, which is a native tree to Jersey that is known for its beautiful burgundy foliage, can grow to over 40 metres high. It has been planted on the Zoo's lawn by the bronze statue of heroic western lowland gorilla Jambo.
The planting of the beech is part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, a nationwide initiative to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
It was originally due to conclude in December, the end of the Jubilee year. However, as the official tree planting season in the United Kingdom is from October to March, it was extended until the end of March 2023.
Pictured: The Lieutenant Governor of Jersey, Vice Admiral Jeremy Kyd CBE planted the tree.
Vice Admiral Kyd said he was "delighted and honoured" to have planted the "wonderful" tree in the heart of the Zoo.
"The Queen’s Green Canopy programme, marking the Platinum Jubilee, has been hugely successful with well over a million trees planted across the nation, adding both to our precious environment and helping to raise awareness of the critical need to tackle the environmental challenges that threaten our planet and its biodiversity.
"Well done Durrell and Jersey Zoo for all their amazing work in helping to support environmental projects, research, education and breeding programmes across the world.”
Pictured: "Visitors wanting to pay their respects, can find the tree on our lawn, which is marked with a plaque.”
Dr Dickie added that the tree would "create a living legacy for Her Majesty and will serve as a lasting tribute for her service to her country and people."
"Her Majesty had a long interest and Patronage of conservation organisations and supported and contributed to so many charities around the UK and beyond, enhancing their work by promoting interest in their respective missions," she added.
"Visitors wanting to pay their respects, can find the tree on our lawn, which is marked with a plaque.”
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