A HOUSING development is looking greener as more than 90 trees were planted as part of a replacement scheme.

Test Valley Borough Council got to work at Picket Piece on December 13, as part of its initiative to replace felled or dead trees during the year.

Planting at Picket Piece was the second phase of the project for 2018, while 78 new trees were added to the south of the borough earlier this year.

Lime, oak, wild service tree and cherry trees were among the types selected to suit the sites.

Borough council community and leisure chief, Councillor Tony Ward said: “Trees are an integral part of the landscape of Test Valley and the council is committed to ensuring that trees are managed and maintained throughout the borough.

"This is not only important for aesthetic benefits, but for health, environment and wildlife too.

“The council sees it as vital to preserve and replace trees across all areas of public spaces, gardens, parks and woodlands for all residents and visitors to Test Valley to enjoy, as part of the council’s continuous effort to improve our green spaces.”