Tree planting

Liam Campbell says he is determined to preserve the pear variety at his family's farm.

Northern Ireland is the least wooded corner of Europe and its native woodland face consistent threat from invasive species.

London is the one of the world's largest urban forests, containing an estimated 8.4 million trees.

About 88 hectares of new forest will be added to the Forest of Dean at Coleford.

Swindon's council and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust plan to plant thousands more with help of volunteers.

The trees planted will benefit the ecosystem while reducing soil erosion and flooding.

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, can start phase two of a tree planting project after a grant from a national fund.

Bude Park in north Hull is also getting new football pitches and changing facilities.