Ipswich has been hailed the UK's leader in urban and community forestry, after receiving Tree City of the World status for the second time.
Ipswich Borough Council was recognized for its dedication to growing and maintaining urban forest in the area.
With more than 60,000 trees in Ipswich and a tree canopy cover of 15%, Ipswich is one of just 168 cities and towns from 21 countries to receive this special recognition.
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To earn Tree Cities of the World status, Ipswich had to meet five standards for responsible care, effective tree management, regular assessment, tree management plans, and hosting tree events.
The programme recognises places committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are well maintained, sustainably managed, and duly celebrated.
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A spokesperson for the council said: “We are thrilled to have retained this prestigious title.
“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.”
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