The Woodland Trust says the former open cast colliery is the nation's first Young People's Forest
The trust said actress Bella Ramsey - pictured here with one of the young people - had helped with the effortThe Woodland Trust said the former open cast colliery in Derbyshire was the nation's first Young People's Forest.
The trust said thousands of young people and the local community in Derbyshire had helped with planting a range of trees. The mass planting was supported by stars such as Games of Thrones actress Bella Ramsey and presenter JB Gill.The trust said the trees on the site included native species such as oaks, beech, alder and birch, with the final one being planted earlier this year, close to Shipley Country Park, Heanor.The festival will feature live music - headlined by Kirby Frost of ITV's The Voice - a climbing wall, games, falconry, a bungee run and archery, as well as other activities.
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