Woodland Trust volunteers took part in a ‘tree pests and diseases’ course recently at Belton Old School Hall in Lincolnshire. Some of the greatest threats posed to trees were covered, including ash dieback and Phytophthora. The trainer was Matt Elliot, who is the Conservation Adviser for...
Tring Park Woodland Working group got together with Woodland Trust staff members and an ancient tree expert recently to learn how to record ancient trees on site. Arranged by Hannah Burgess, Visitor Experience Officer for Tring Park, and Geof Howe, the woodland working group leader,...
The secrets of Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield were uncovered as Woodland Trust volunteers attended a ranger-led guided walk the other week. Meeting up at the visitor centre, the group met park ranger Matt and before setting off he described the site's mosaic of habitats...
Half way through the year already, where has the time gone! 2019 has been a busy year so far - two volunteer network events and two training events have already taken place. There are still a number of events and training opportunities coming up during the...
Summer’s here – albeit a slightly soggy one so far – which means our events and engagement programme is in full swing here in central England! Most of our woodlands are busiest over the summer months, and our events give us an opportunity to engage...
Over the past 2 years we’ve delivered a number of events and training session in the central region for Woodland Trust volunteers. The events that have taken place have been a mixture of network style events and guided walks with a focus on relevant conservation topics....
Do you know a hazel from a hawthorn or a buckthorn from a blackthorn? What happens when two tree species hybridise? Tree identification can be a bit tricky and it takes constant practice, but a group of volunteers attended a tree ID course at the...
There is still time to book on to this exciting guided walk for Woodland Trust volunteers. The Woodland Trust is holding a guided walk for volunteers on Saturday 13th July at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield from 1.30-4pm. Click here for more details or visit the event...
The Fens – it’s not just flat farmland! It is a hidden world where there are little pockets of woodland area, which make up part of a mosaic of habitats which include grasslands, reed beds and pools. Last weekend Woodland Trust volunteers discovered the secrets...
David Logan is the newest member of staff for the central region, recruited into the role as site manager for Leicestershire. Taking over from Chris Williams, he will manage 21 Woodland Trust sites, including Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood, Willesley Wood and Martinshaw Wood. He...