Europe's first redwood forest planted at Eden Project

Though there is 5,000 miles between California and Cornwall, south-west England's warm, damp climate is expected to suit the redwoods perfectly

Forty coast redwood trees were planted on Monday at the Eden Project in the south-west of England, the first time a "forest" of these big friendly giants from north America has been introduced to Europe.

By the year 2050 they will soar 25m into the Cornish sky. If all goes to plan they will become a new landmark, thrilling and amazing people for many centuries to come.