AN ENVIRONMENTAL charity is calling for people across Sussex to nominate their favourite tree of the year.

The Woodland Trust is also asking the Government to act on proposals which could lead to increased protection for rare specimens.

Winning trees will benefit from a tree care award of up to £1,000 thanks to support from players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.

In September the trust will reveal four regional shortlists for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for the public to vote on before one national winner is crowned.

For more information, visit woodlandtrust.org.uk/treeoftheyear.