Tag Archives: urban trees

Forestry Minister responds to your questions

Woodland culture, local voices and putting the case to Treasury It’s fair to say we were delighted with the response from our supporters to our request last month for questions to put to the Forestry Minister, David Heath. The planting … Continue reading

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Trees in the Townscape – 12 guiding principles for urban trees

The Trust was one of the first organisations to sponsor Trees in the Townscape, A Guide for Decision Makers, recognising the crucial role the document would have with those likely to make decisions about urban trees.  The evidence for the contribution … Continue reading

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Picture the scene….

Its autumn 2010. You have gone off to Heartwood, the Woodland Trust’s most ambitious woodland creation site, to help plant 850 acres of woodland. You are all fired up to stick your shovel in the ground and to plant some … Continue reading

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Vintage needn’t be just for the fashionistas (part 2)

Further inspiration for all you WoodWatchers – this time from street trees in Bristol. The outcome of this campaign wasn’t quite what WoodWatchers would usually aim for.  There was no reprieve for these trees under threat, as they were ultimately removed.  … Continue reading

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