A TEAM of students from Ringwood School broke new ground as part of a nationwide attempt to plant one million trees in one month for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The youngsters are part of a wildlife and biodiversity group where sixth form students lead and work alongside younger students.

The tree planting took place at Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile centre where 60 tree saplings were planted together with a Royal Oak, grown from an acorn on the Queen’s Estate.

Sustainability coordinator Gill Hickman said: “Tree planting is fantastically important. Trees support ecosystems so it’s a way in which we can do something worthwhile and lasting for wildlife.”