“As a child growing up in Barcelona, I spent a lot of my time with my grandad in his garden planting trees and playing in forests so it’s an issue very close to my heart. When I saw the great work that One Tree Planted do, not just the planting of the trees but within the communities as well, I knew it was something that I wanted to get involved in,” said Bellerin. “I hope that by doing this and using my platform, others will see how important it is to look after our world and donate to a cause which really affects us all,” he added. One Tree Planted Canopy Director Diana Chaplin welcomed the move, recognising Bellerin’s noble gesture. “It’s great to know that there are champions for the environment in the sports world. Hector’s passion for nature goes beyond words to make a real impact on the ground and help us plant trees where they’re needed most. This will have a lasting benefit for people, nature, and wildlife for many years to come.” Arsenal resume their Premier League campaign against Manchester City on Wednesday, June 17.For every @Arsenal game we win this season I will plant 3,000 trees to help combat the carbon emissions issues we have. Follow the link to learn more on how you can get involved by planting a tree with me @onetreeplanted ????https://t.co/mQSqqGc7R5 pic.twitter.com/d0J9OGa1jO — Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) June 17, 2020
