The final tree in the Diamond Jubilee Woodland at Caen Hill, near Devizes, was planted by MP Claire Perry.

It was the culmination of a project by the Canal and River Trust which has led to 30,000 trees being planted on the site. It is one of 60 Diamond Jubilee woods created around the country to mark the Queen’s six decades as monarch, as part of the Woodland Trust’s national programme of celebrations, with funding provided by the Forestry Commission.

Trees planted at the site include hazel, cherries, rowan, oak and field maple. There are also wide grassy footpaths and verges planted with wild flower seed mixes to attract bees, butterflies and birds.

Sarah Brice, project manager at the Canal and River Trust, said: “It’s 15 months since we planted our first tree, so to see the last one in place is like putting in the final piece of the jigsaw.

“We’ve had a huge amount of help from local people to make this project work. As the trees mature we hope the woodland will become a real haven for wildlife and a great place for people to visit, relax and enjoy the Wiltshire countryside in all its glory.”