Britain’s Princess Anne helped to launch plans for a new wood in Northern Ireland.
The 64-year-old royal who is on a two-day visit to the country wants to help commemorate the centenary of the First World War which took place between 1914-1918.
She was given an overview of the Woodland Trust’s plan and met around 80 guests before she unveiled a plaque marking the launch of the project.
The land will occupy 53 acres in the Faughan Valley in Co Londonderry and is aimed to give people space to reflect and remember who fought for their country.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, Patrick Clegg, director of the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland, said: "This new wood will be a living, lasting tribute to the people from the island of Ireland who fought or supported others during the war."
They are aiming to grow up to 40,000 native trees and numerous wild flowers, including poppies, while the River Faughan will flow alongside the the woodland.
Princess Anne helps launch plan for new wood
