Villagers came together recently to plant a "Royal Oak" ahead of the coronation of King Charles III on May 6.
The addition to the village green in Whashton, near Richmond, is part of an extensive project to enhance the biodiversity of the parish.
Work has included planting several hundred mixed bulbs, fruit trees, shrubs and locating bird nesting boxes around green.
Ian Mains, chairman of the Parish Meeting, said: "Although we are a small community, we’re delighted to be able to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. We’re also very conscious of the need to protect our environment for future generations to enjoy.
"We are extremely grateful for the generous support provided by Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, through the Roger Stott Community Grants Programme."
Jan Hoyland and Sally Zaranko with the ‘Royal Oak’
Sally Zaranko, clerk to the Parish Meeting, added: "All of this activity will increase the beauty of our village, which will be enjoyed by both residents and the numerous visitors that walk the many and varied paths through the surrounding delightful countryside, and also help to increase biodiversity and habitat regeneration.
"We are hoping that this is the start of a bigger Holmedale project to connect the villages with pollinator routes along footpaths in the Dale. We’re also grateful to Jan Hoyland, a highly experienced horticulturalist for her advice and support."
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