The Tree Council is pleased to offer all Tree Warden member networks a one-year holiday from their membership fee throughout 2020. We hope this small gesture will give your network an additional boost to help you as you deliver vital tree initiatives in your communities again this year (restrictions permitting). All Network coordinators will receive…
An update on the pest affecting the UK’s treasured oak trees Harriet Rix, Science & Research Project Manager, June 2020 Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) is one of the pests and diseases that has been introduced to the UK in the past twenty years, and the TC Science and Research team are working with DEFRA on…
As lockdown begins to ease slightly across the UK, we’ve been asked what this might mean for Tree Warden related activities. The health and safety of our volunteers remains our utmost priority and so we urge everyone to continue to stay safe and follow current government guidelines.The rules are evolving all the time and are…
The heartwarming account of Tree Warden Nick Cooper raising a brood of tree seedlings – perhaps it might inspire you to have a go at growing trees from seed! The Dalai Lama once said “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day” and as I sit here in my garden,…
Discover a summer harvest with hedgerow foraging Did you know that there’s a whole host of summer fruits hidden in the UK’s hedgerows, just waiting to be picked and enjoyed? With the solstice just around the corner, summer is in full swing and the woods are full of fruity hedgerow foraging opportunities. Plums, cherries and…
South London is a little greener thanks to a project between The Tree Council, Merton and Sutton Tree Warden Networks, and vital funding from the Mayor of London. The tree planting season may have drawn to a close earlier than planned due to essential measures to tackle coronavirus, but this was still a bumper season…
It is with great sadness that we share the news that the wonderful long-standing Walsall Tree Warden Coordinator Jackie Cocken passed away on 17 March 2020 after a short illness. Jackie became one of the first Tree Wardens for Walsall when The Tree Council set up a network there in 2007. Back then, Jackie and…
Whilst it’s essential that everyone who is able to stays at home while we weather this coronavirus outbreak, there are still ways to take care of and appreciate trees from the comfort of your own home. We’ve gathered a few ideas inspired by suggestions from our fantastic Tree Wardens – special thanks to Tree Wardens…
Tuesday 24 March 2020 Dear Tree Wardens, I hope you and your loved ones are navigating your way safely through these difficult times. Yesterday evening, Monday 23 March, the government announced further restrictions on the general public and so we have updated guidance for all Tree Wardens. The new government rules state that all non-essential activities…
Tuesday 17th March 2020 – Update Dear Tree Wardens, We continue to adhere to and are following the current Government advice to Covid-19/coronavirus. The situation has escalated significantly since our last update on Friday. The Prime Minister has stated that everyone should now: avoid gatherings with friends and family as well as large gatherings and…