Tree Appeal have been presented with an inscribed plaque, to mark their achievement as one of Britain's first Green Heroes.

The award was received by Professor Bellamy at a ceremony at Kensington Roof Gardens. The award is made by The Green Organisation, an independent international environmental group dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting environmental best practice around the world.

The Green Heroes shield is a new annual award presented exclusively to those that have not only won a Green Apple Award but have also demonstrated their commitment by helping others to follow the environmental lead.

National Organiser Roger Wolens said, "Tree Appeal are one of our first Green Heroes and they fully deserve this recognition".