More trees are to be planted across Marlow as part of a community-led project.

Releaf Marlow, who aim to increase the number of trees in the town for environmental benefits, have officially launched after they received a £1,000 donation from the Marlow & District Wine Circle.

The Marlow & District Wine Circle gave Releaf Marlow the money at an official presentation at an event in Liston Hall.

This is part of Marlow Town’s Council’s #SustainableMarlow initiative, with its aim to make the town one of the most environmentally friendly places in the UK.

The initiative was launched in July.

Marlow Town Council Leader Jocelyn Towns said: “We are delighted to be collaborating with Transition Town Marlow on this exciting project.

“Trees bring many environmental benefits, as well as enhancing the natural beauty of our town. I would like to thank the Marlow & District Wine Circle for their generous donation.

“Releaf Marlow is a great example of the community working together towards the vision of a more sustainable town.”

The project is being run in close cooperation with Wycombe District Council tree officers, who will help ensure that new trees are the right species in the right spaces.

In the first phase, volunteers at Releaf Marlow are surveying the town to identify spaces where new trees could be planted, including along streets, in parks, and on other open spaces.

The second stage is to work with landowners to secure permissions, and with sponsors to secure additional funding so that the rate of tree planting can be dramatically increased.

Nick Rowcliffe of Transition Town Marlow said: “Transition Town Marlow aims to support the local community and help reduce our environmental impact, so Releaf Marlow is an important part of this work.

“As the project develops, we hope to be able to plant a variety of species in a range of locations, from larger trees at gateways to the town, to orchard planting in community areas”.

Additionally, those living in Marlow can propose areas or specific locations for the trees to planted, sponsor individual new trees, or volunteer to become a local tree warden and look after new trees for their first few years.