BUCKINGHAM will become a blaze of colour this autumn thanks to the introduction of a tree-planting scheme.
Aylesbury Vale District Council is proposing to plant around 50 large trees in various locations in Buckingham and Aylesbury with the favoured species including alder, birch and oak.
Proposed sites in Buckingham are Badgers Way, Dove Close and Har
e Close, with common alder as the preferred tree species, while a number of locations have also been chosen in Aylesbury.
Residents living near the suggested planting areas were invited to comment on the proposals last month.
Over the past 10 years, AVDC has planted thousands of trees in the district's streets and parks in a bid to improve air quality, provide better wildlife habitats, mask noise and improve views among other benefits.
Cllr David Thompson, cabinet member for leisure, said: "I am delighted new trees will soon be planted. I am certain they will enhance the local environment and bring pleasure to local people for many years to come."
A consultation held last year, when residents were asked what type of trees they would like to see planted in their area, saw most people favouring native, broad-leaved, flowering trees with good autumn colour.
Maps of the proposed planting areas are available on the council's website at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/consultation or you can request paper copies by calling 01296 585368.
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