Tree Wardens
Trees planted by and for the community in Kings Cliffe
Tree Wardens - tree champions for their community
The national network of Tree Warden Groups is run by the Tree Council. North Northamptonshire Council are promoting the scheme across our area, building on previous schemes such as the Corby Woodland Project.
The local coordinator is Hannah Dunstan who would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in helping out.
Tree Wardens are volunters who plant, protect and promote their local trees. No training or experience in tree management is needed – just a love of trees and a few hours to spare.
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Some of the projects Tree Warden groups have done include:
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Arranging local tree planting days
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Pruning, watering caring for local trees
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Contributing to national tree surveys
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Working with local authorities to plant and care for street trees
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Rejuvenating local woodlands
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Raising funds and finding land for tree planting projects
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Going into schools to talk about the value of trees.
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Some of the benefits of being a Tree Warden are that you will be able to:
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Make a difference and contribute to the local and global call for more trees
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Get that ‘feel good’ factor knowing that the trees you care for are making a lasting impact for people and wildlife
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Enjoy volunteering outdoors and boost your own health and wellbeing while meeting new people and making new friends
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Learn new skills and discover more about tree planting, tree health, tree management and recording
Coming meetings
All meetings will be in the Pavilion at Coronation Park, Corby and run from 13:00 to 15:30:
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Monday 18th November: Introduction to Hedges
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Tuesday 17th December: Hedge Planting and Growing
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January 2025 to be confirmed: Hedges and the Law
Please book a place with Hannah to let her know you'll be there.
Training for Tree Wardens - the finer points of tree planting
Download a new promotional leaflet for the Tree Warden network - ideal for printing out and pinning on a parish noticeboard etc.
This Tree Council video gives a great introduction to what it means to be a Tree Warden. Click here.
Guided walk though the woods in East Carlton Country Park
Recent meetings
The North Northamptonshire Tree Warden network was ‘relaunched’ with a meeting for old and new Tree Wardens at East Carlton Countryside Park on 17th April.
10 Tree Wardens from all over North Northamptonshire were present and had the opportunity to learn more about the scheme. Sam Village, the National Tree Warden Scheme Coordinator presented the Induction Module: Championing your Local Trees which allowed the volunteers to learn more about the Tree Council and what it means to be a Tree Warden.
Adam Cade also joined us from Rockingham Forest Vision and he gave a talk about the project and explained what opportunities and events were open to the volunteers. To conclude the meeting and as part of the Tree Council's ‘Spring in your Step’ seasonal campaign, we took part in a guided walk through the woodlands of East Carlton Park led by John, the park’s ranger.​ The meeting went really well and everyone was eager to get started.
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The next two training session took place in May and June focussing first on tree biology and then on the threats and challenges faced by our trees. We are now taking a break over the summer months and we will be looking to meet again in the autumn when we have lots more planned, We hope to go out seed gathering and learn about growing trees from seed with Sam Village. We will get involved in tree planting throughout national tree week and the winter season. We will also be working our way through the Hedgerow training modules.
It's not too late to join the team. Please email Hannah if you are interested.