To increase and protect the native tree cover, people were urged to create this 'special gift' for the Queen, to mark her 70 years on the throne.

The campaign encouraged the planting of healthy native trees that would thrive, enhancing the environment and the landscape for generations to come.

[3] To help the environment and make local areas greener, people were urged to plant trees across the United Kingdom to create a lasting legacy in honour of the Queen's leadership.

In a statement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:[4] "Trees have the potential to transform our communities, connect us with nature and provide homes for precious wildlife.

"The Woodland Trust supplied 3 million saplings free to school and community groups, and a pilot scheme to train unemployed young people to plant and manage trees was also created under the auspices of the London environmental college Capel Manor College.

[6] On 3 October 2021, the first overseas Jubilee Tree was planted by Princess Anne at Hôtel de Charost, residence of the British Ambassador to France.