Local Trees and Hedgerows
Our Trees and Hedgerows
Our Parish has some wonderful trees - but the old adage “the best time to plant a tree is 15 years ago” has added urgency.
We have some wonderful old oak trees but, apart from in Frank’s Wood, a dearth of young new generation oak.
Our lanes and green spaces and fields will be losing the shade from the ash trees we are loosing - just as our Summers are becoming hotter. We need a plan!
The principle must be “right tree in the right place” and - because hedges provide a vital corridor of habitat for our wildlife - we need more!
Our Parish will hopefully have a tree warden soon as part of a Wiltshire Council initiative, so watch this space.
What we are doing
Growing saplings from seeds collected locally as part of Copse in a Box initiative. | |
Exploring plans for a new hedge along edge of Franks’s Wood (in discussion with Woodland Trust, Parish Council and Cotswold Wardens). | |
Tree appreciation walks through the seasons. |
Can You Help?
Get in touch with suggestions for tree/hedge planting options in the Parish, or if you have space in your garden.
Are there places near you which could be made a comfortable community space with tree shade and seating? We can help, including looking at funding opportunities.