Interactive tree map to be made for arboretum

The map will include photos, location coordinates and facts about every tree at Val de la Mare Arboretum

An environmental charity plans to make an interactive online map of a botanical garden in Jersey.

Jersey Trees for Life said it would catalogue all the trees at Val de la Mare Arboretum in an "extensive tree mapping project" funded by the Channel Islands Lottery.

The map will be made available to the public and include photos, location coordinates and facts about every tree.

Alex Morel, the chief executive of Jersey Trees for Life, said the funding would allow it to expand a trial run in the arboretum’s Chinese collection.

"Having such detailed information and being able to share it is something we’ve wanted for a long time, especially given the community’s love of trees," she said.

"The trial was a huge success and we’re looking forward to replicating that across the arboretum."

Anna Terry, Jersey Community Foundation chief executive, said it was proud to support the environmental project.

“Val de la Mare is one of Jersey’s most popular beauty spots and we’re aware of the importance Jersey Trees for Life places upon educating the community," she said.

The foundation said the project would begin in the summer.