HOSPITAL grounds a just a little bit leafier today, after staff at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital planted trees as part of NHS Sustainability Day.
Two lime trees were planted at 2pm by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's new head of operational estates, Claire Hennessy, as part of the national '2 at 2' event.
She said: "These two lime trees replace two of the same species that had to be felled earlier this year as they were badly diseased.
"We have a biennial tree survey that has just been completed and, while most of our trees are in good condition, a few were identified for treatment, which is now underway."
Every year health trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups take action to highlight the important role sustainable development can play in health service delivery.
For more information about NHS Sustainability Day visit: nhssustainabilityday.co.uk
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