The Tree Warden Networks are managed at the local level by Tree Warden Coordinators.
These coordinators are often local authority officers, but many are independent volunteers. If there isn’t a local network in your area and you would like to get one started please contact us at treewardens@treecouncil.org.uk.
Our Tree Warden Coordinators manage volunteer Tree Wardens at a local level – bringing new Tree Wardens on board, supporting volunteers in arranging events and keeping them updated on national news. In return, Tree Wardens support local authority coordinators with tree mapping, citizen-led science projects, planting events and other borough-wide tree activities.
Meet some of our network co-ordinators…
Catherine Lloyd
Perth & Kinross Tree Warden Network
“The Perth & Kinross Tree Wardens’ Network was set up in 1993 and I joined not long afterwards. Our region isn’t called Big Tree Country for nothing – there are many magnificent trees but also the usual issues of trees being undervalued and felled or mis-managed all too easily. Our Network keeps an eye on things. We are planning more Ancient Tree Inventory surveys and new orchard and hedgerow projects. We will soon have a Bluebell Trail leaflet and aspire to a new tree nursery. As we cover the 2,000+ square miles that is Perth & Kinross we need to double our existing 50 members in the years to come. We hope to welcome new groups to join us in Scotland too.”
Mike Higgins
Pembrokeshire Coordinator
“I took over the role of coordinator in 2008; however, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Tree Warden Network has been running since 2004 and was the second scheme to be launched in Wales. Our volunteers are not simply an extra pair of hands; they are ambassadors helping to safeguard some of the trees, hedges and landscape features that make Pembrokeshire Coast National Park so special.
As tree wardens, our volunteers are involved in activities including recording and monitoring Ancient, Veteran and Notable trees, Liaising with Community, Town and City Councils about opportunities for community tree planting and assisting in implementing community orchards – and much more.”
Jaimey Lim
Erewash Tree Warden Network
“I have been the Tree Officer at Erewash Borough Council since 2007. I look after trees in parks, open spaces and local nature reserves. I also provide advice for protected trees and trees on development sites. I was involved in relaunching our network with the Favourite Trees of Erewash photo competition to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2011. The event promoted the intrinsic value of trees, engaged residents at a local level and inspired Tree Wardens both new and old. Our members support the council by reporting tree health problems, raising threats to trees and talking to residents about trees. We regularly carry out woodland management tasks, tree planting and tree care, as well as growing trees from seed, lead tree walks and participate in community events with tree focused activities.”
Coordinator login
Tree Warden Network coordinators can access useful resources, news and updates via our Coordinators’ Hub.
