Without their cloaks of distinctive leaves, you could be forgiven for thinking that deciduous trees can all sort of look the same in winter – bare and twiggy. But look a little closer, and you’ll find that there are key characteristics that can help you single out each species, even after they’ve disrobed for winter.…
Leicester City Council’s volunteer Tree Wardens, Coordinated by Penny Brown, Volunteer Co-ordinator in the Parks Department, met for the very first time in person last week. The health crisis meant that the group had to put many of their plans and activities on hold, including postponing their 2020 launch. The good news is that they…
The Tree Council has a brilliant National Schools Programme which aims to unlock the power of trees for all young people . One element of this is the Orchards for Schools project, which will create fantastic orchards and fruiting hedgerows in schools around the country. We know many Tree Warden networks already work closely with…
We are overjoyed to announce the launch of two new Tree Warden Networks led by Chesterfield Borough Council and Lancaster City Council. Sam Village, our National Tree Warden Scheme Coordinator, had the pleasure of leading induction training for all the new volunteers and, as it was National Tree Week, there was an opportunity celebrate the…
Mike Higgins and Clarissa Price In October 2021, Tree Warden volunteers from the Pembrokeshire coast and the Brecon Beacons National Park attended the first ever National Tree Warden Forum in Wales. Held at the National Botanic Garden of Wales and hosted by The Tree Council’s Sam Village, the day including training on championing local trees,…
By Serious Tissues, a Jubilee Partner of The Tree Council Trees are amazing – and they shouldn’t be treated as single-use products. As human beings, we need them to survive. As you know, trees are more of the most powerful natural climate solutions we have, and we need them now more than ever. They capture…
In September 2021, the Pembrokeshire Tree Warden Network planted an incredible new orchard at Redhill School, Haverfordwest. Tree Warden Coordinator Mike Higgins explains: “This is our first new orchard since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, so it was fantastic to be carrying out planting again. One of our amazing volunteer Tree Wardens, Jennifer Summers, coordinated…
We are excited to share that a new Tree Warden Network has launched in Torbay, Devon. Trees are going to be vital as we work together to tackle the climate crisis. From carbon storage to improved air quality, reduced flood risks to reconnection with nature, taking care of our trees can offer huge benefits. In…
Last planting season, Tree Wardens supported schools in 10 different locations across the UK to create an orchard or hedgerow in their school grounds and inspire teachers and students to get outdoors, connect, learn, plant and care for trees. We believe that growing a resilient network of schools and Tree Wardens is the best way to create…
We are delighted to announce the successful launch of the new Brecon Beacons Tree Warden Network, coordinated by Sam Harpur, Brecon Beacons National Park Warden. Originally planned for early 2020, the group had to wait for the end of Covid-19 restrictions before they could celebrate their launch, which was marked by the planting of the aptly named ‘New…