Booker Judges Give Back, Sort Of, Planting Oaks In Essex

“Booker Prize judges have planted an avenue of oak trees in a symbolic gesture over felled timber used to produce books entered for the prize. The group, led by Michael Portillo – chair of last year’s panel, planted 13 saplings in a woodland site in Essex. They mark the ‘Booker Dozen’ – the 13 titles long-listed for the prestigious award every year.”