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What is a tree
warden?
The Tree Council Tree Warden Scheme is aimed at helping people to play a role
in the conservation and enhancement of local trees and woods. Tree
Wardens are volunteers appointed by their local parish to gather
information about their local trees, get involved in tree matters and
encourage other members of the community to take part in practical
projects to do with trees and woods.
What does being a
tree warden involve?
Some of their tasks may
include; doing surveys of their local trees, and alerting local authorities
of any potential threats they uncover (such as a diseased tree); Act
as a community liaison, helping to answer queries such as how to deal with
a damaged tree; Working with schools to create conservation areas and
organising guided tree walks.
Could
I become a tree warden?
Anyone is free to join the scheme, and
it suits anyone who would like to learn a little more about conservation
and the environment. A series of fun and relaxed one day training courses
are run in conjunction with Local Authorities, Community Forests and
BTCV. These courses cover topics such as tree identification and
woodland ecology.
For further information about
the scheme and how to become a tree warden please contact:
The
Tree Council, 51 Catherine Place, London, SW1E 6DY, telephone 0207
8289928.
Alternatively contact Julie Bolton at West Sussex County Council on 01243
756888, fax 01243 777232.
The current Tree
Wardens in Burgess Hill are;
| Mrs Jean Rowell |
01444 236315 |
jeanrowell@msn.com |
| Councillor Kathy Dumbovic |
01444 235327 |
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