Environmentalists have been pulling out the stops to make Merton greener.

Students, including those at Garden Primary School, Mitcham, and volunteers from around the borough, have taken the opportunity to plant trees at schools and in Morden Park.

But there is still time for those who have not yet got their hands dirty.

Merton Council and tree wardens invited parents, friends and people of all ages to help the children finish planting the final trees for the Golden Jubilee Woodlands project over the last seven days.

More than 3,000 children and numerous adult volunteers and visitors took part in the gradual process of planting 7,000 plants late last year at Morden Park and there is another opportunity in the Jubilee Wood, Morden Park, on Saturday, between 9am and 2.30pm and Sunday from 10am, for tree planting and mulching.

The green events are rounded off at Abbotsbury Primary School, Morden, on Monday, with tree planting between 9am and 2.30pm.

Dave Lofthouse, Merton arboriculture manager and co-ordinator, said: "Despite the great success of the project, bitter and cold weather at the final community day at Morden Park last year prevented the last 800 trees going into the ground.

"A number of schoolchildren are assisting the council and tree wardens to prepare for the week of planting, which we are very thankful for, and we are inviting everyone to come along and take part."

For further information contact Dave Lofthouse on 020 8545 3659.

January 29, 2003 11:00