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Help plant 17,000 trees at Panshanger Park to create a lasting memoriam to Queen Elizabeth II

The Design

The plans have been inspired by the historic design of the Grade II* listed park and will restore woodland areas and parkland in the Northern part of the park which is currently used for farming.

To develop the design we have worked closely with our partners from Hertfordshire County Council, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and Maydencroft with additional advice sought from Historic England, Natural England, and Hertfordshire Gardens Trust.

The planting of the new woodland is being supported by a grant from the Forestry Commission through the England Woodland Creation Offer scheme.

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Get Involved

Want to get involved? See our list of all the events taking place at Pangshanger Park.

Pangshanger Events
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19 different species of trees will be planted to create a diverse and resilient woodland resistant to future climate changes.
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The new planting will link with the existing woodland, creating new corridors for wildlife to move. In addition to new trees our plans include wildflower meadows and ponds to create a mix of habitats where wildlife can thrive.
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The trees will absorb 2,600 tonnes of carbon over the next 50 years.
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New paths will be created to allow park visitors to access and enjoy the new woodland.

A Rich Royal History

The famous Panshanger Great Oak, which legend suggests was planted by Queen Elizabeth 1, was visited by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert when they stayed at Panshanger House in 1841. Prince Albert planted a tree grown from an acorn from the Great Oak at Speech House in the Forest of Dean. Our current Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, has since planted another tree at Speech House using an acorn from Prince Albert’s oak. We are planning to collect acorns from the Great Oak to grow new saplings that will be planted in the new woodland over the coming years.

News feed

Supporting the Queen’s Green Canopy at Panshanger Park

March 30, 2023

Back in 2021, plans were put in place for Panshanger Park to be involved in the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. As part of this, we pledged to plant 17,000 trees in honour of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. With the project now completed, Michael Charlton, our mineral estates manager, discusses the different species of trees and shrubs planted and how they are enhancing biodiversity.
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Local leaders support major tree planting effort at Panshanger Park in memory of Her Majesty

January 20, 2023

Hertfordshire dignitaries and community leaders came together on Thursday 19 January to plant trees and mark our contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.
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Panshanger Park invites you to join tree planting events this Winter

December 6, 2022

We are actively encouraging local residents to get digging at a series of tree planting days, as part of our contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. Designed to create a living legacy in Her Majesty’s name, a new public woodland is set to be created at the Hertford-based park through the project and will include a total of 17,000 trees. The land set aside for the project, will help to restore woodland areas and parkland in the northern part of the park, which is currently used for arable farming.
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Jubilee woodland planting at Panshanger Park

November 30, 2022

Hints of Winter are starting to creep in and the hours of daylight are getting shorter. Trees are becoming barer and the incoming Winter migrants, such as the wigeon and gadwall – on and around the lakes – are fully settled in for the season. The jays, squirrels and other small mammals are still busily catching the remaining acorns and chestnuts for the coming months.
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Opportunity to celebrate the life of her Majesty the Queen as Jubilee planting comes to Panshanger Park

September 27, 2022

Planting of a new jubilee woodland is soon to begin at Panshanger Park, with members of the local community being given the opportunity to show their respects by planting trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty the Queen.
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Panshanger Park plans to plant a panoply of trees for Queen’s Green Canopy jubilee celebrations

May 27, 2022

Tarmac is proud to announce plans to plant 17,000 trees at Panshanger Park, creating a new woodland as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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