Tag Archives: Ancient Tree Forum
Caring for God’s trees
Ancient yews, of which there are many in Wales, are often associated with ancient, pre-Christian burial grounds. They hold a particular fascination as a legacy from distant ancestors. Recently Ancient Tree Hunt volunteer verifier, Rob McBride, called by Pennant Melangell, … Continue reading
Great Parks were made for major events, but are their great trees safe?
It’s not hard to see why national outdoor events are staged in beautiful tree-rich parkland. The choice of Greenwich Park for the 2012 Olympics Equestrian events is just a case in point. It’s a stunning historic park thick with trees … Continue reading
Wales’ gnarled and wrinkly need you
Imagine that you are like Nerys Jones who is lucky enough to own or manage an ancient tree. Nerys is the proud owner of the Rhandirmwyn oak, Carmarthenshire, a majestic hollow tree that must be many hundreds of years old. She … Continue reading
SSSIs are great, let’s have more
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee recently asked for views on their revised guidance for designation of SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). The Ancient Tree Forum, supported by the Woodland Trust, took the opportunity to highlight once again that wood … Continue reading
New SSSI for ancient and veteran trees
If you had been visiting Castle Hill and Windy Pits 12 or more years ago, your journey into this part of the Forestry Commission’s publically accessible forest in Rye Dale near Helmsley would have been dominated by the dark and … Continue reading
Winter trees still in the landscape
This is the last chance saloon to enjoy one of the glories of the British landscape – the stark beauty of bare winter trees against the skyline. Despite late frosts and dampening fogs, spring is gradually staking its seasonal claim as … Continue reading
Talking ancient trees
The Ancient Tree Forum, who work with the Woodland Trust towards securing a future for ancient trees, hold regular field meetings throughout the year. The latest event was in and around Wrexham. Ancient trees were visited in a very wide … Continue reading
There is strength in unity
A new report will form the basis for policy discussions on a whole range of issues related to our trees and woods over the coming months. The State of the UK’s Forests, Woods and Trees report, led by the Woodland … Continue reading
