Eden Camp, the modern history museum in North Yorkshire, is proud to announce the planting of 250 Prunus avium (wild cherry) trees generously donated by CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. In addition, Eden Camp Veterans also received a £200 donation from the firm to further support their efforts for taking part in The Great Tommy Sleepout.
On 15th December, the trees were successfully planted around the perimeter of the former prisoner of war camp, enhancing the museum’s green spaces and reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable future.
Howard Johnson, Director at Eden Camp, commented: “Sustainability is at the heart of our future plans. These trees not only enhance our environment and support local biodiversity but serve as a living reminder of our duty to care for the planet. We’re incredibly grateful to CGI IT UK Limited for their generous support.”
Andrew Jones, Consulting Services, Director at CGI, said: “CGI is proud to support Eden Camp with the donation of 250 wild cherry trees and a contribution to the Veterans’ fund. This initiative forms part of our well-established tree-planting programme, through which we have planted 27,500 trees to date. By working with partners like Eden Camp, we can enhance biodiversity and create lasting green spaces — a powerful way to put our commitment to sustainability and community into action.”
Eden Camp continues to progress toward its sustainability goals while preserving and presenting modern history in engaging, educational, and family-friendly ways. The addition of the wild cherry trees marks another milestone in the museum’s broader mission to support community wellbeing and environmental stewardship.
To find out more information about Eden Camp, visit www.edencamp.co.uk
