Tree Wardens
Tree Wardens are people who have an interest and concern for the trees, woodlands and hedgerows in their area. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and do not necessarily have any prior knowledge of trees. All give a little of their spare time to work as volunteers to help protect and enhance their local environment.
The Tree Warden Scheme is coordinated nationally by the Tree Council www.treecouncil.org.uk. Cheshire Landscape Trust coordinates the scheme in Cheshire. Tree Wardens can be appointed by their Parish Council, community group or residents association or they can simply be an individual with an interest in trees.
What do Tree Wardens do?
Tree Wardens take on a wide variety of roles, some of which may include:
- Undertaking practical projects such as tree, hedgerow and orchard planting
- Spotting threats to trees from disease and illegal felling and informing the local Tree Officer
- Raising awareness of trees with local people and encouraging them to look after and appreciate them
- Taking part in the Tree Survey and Hedgerow Surveys
- Writing articles on trees for local publications
How can Cheshire Landscape Trust help?
- It provides each Tree Warden with an information pack and information sheets about the Scheme, click here for a copy
- It sends each Tree Warden a quarterly newsletter, 'The Acorn' and information from the Tree Council
- It currently provides each Tree Warden with trees, to be planted for the benefit of their parish, from our tree nursery at Marbury Country Park
- It runs informal training events, workshops and quarterly meetings
- It provides practical help and advice
