Staff at Tower Hamlets have taken part in a nation-wide tree-planting initiative as part of National Tree week.

As part of National Tree Week, people across the UK were encouraged to plant trees during the Tree O'Clock designated hour one Saturday in December. Morrison at Tower Hamlets contract were keen to be a part of this environmentally friendly initiative and supplied and planted three Silver Birch Trees on the Collingwood Estate at "Tree o'clock."

Tree O'Clock was a resounding success, with thousands of events taking place and a significant number of trees planted across the country. Within the borough of Tower Hamlets, the planting of 1200 trees was pledged. "The planting of trees will not only bring aesthetic benefits but will also bring environmental benefits to the communities" said Vernon Corea, Resident Liaison Manager for Tower Hamlets, who organised the plant.