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Nottingham East Midlands Airport (NEMA) is to bring in a new scheme to encourage the planting of new trees in the National Forest.

For every parking booking made online, £1 will be given to the National Forest to plant more trees.

It is hoped at least 10,000 trees will be planted at a 50 acre site within sight of the airport near Whitwick in Leicestershire

NEMA Managing Director Penny Coates said: 'This marks the start of a fantastic partnership between the airport and The National Forest. The airport is working hard to reduce the overall environmental impact of its operations and to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, including sourcing 10% of our electricity from renewable sources.

'Over the last ten years, the airport has invested more than £2m in environmental initiatives. We want to make sure our future growth is sustainable, responsible and as environmentally mindful as possible.'

The National Forest covers 200 sq miles of the midlands, lying across parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire.

National Forest chief executive Sophie Churchill said: 'The new woodland site, which is to be created only five miles from the airport, will become an attractive spot which can be enjoyed by local people and visitors alike.

'In addition to tree planting, the site will include conservation features such as meadows, bogs, rock exposures and dry stone walls - all of which provide homes for birds, insects, mammals and reptiles.'


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