Tree Wardens scheme being relaunched across Wiltshire
Could you be a champion for trees?
The national Tree Wardens scheme is being revived in Wiltshire thanks to £300,000 of government funding.
Wiltshire Council made a successful bid for a grant from the Government’s Forestry Commission and DEFRA Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund.
The scheme, led by the Tree Council, is a national initiative where Tree Wardens will work with Wiltshire Council Woodland Officers.
They will act as tree ‘champions’ to help plant, promote and protect trees in appropriate locations in local areas.
Tree Wardens can be involved in projects such as arranging local tree planting days, watering and caring for local trees and rejuvenating local woodland areas.
They could also be involved in working with the local authorities and community groups to plant and care for street trees, raising funds and finding land for tree planting projects and going into local schools to talk about the value of trees
Cllr Tamara Reay, Wiltshire Council Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, said action is needed to ensure future generations can enjoy Wiltshire’s landscapes.
“Tree Wardens are local people who are keen to plant, look after and stand up for the trees in their local area. The role is voluntary, so anyone who is interested can decide how much time they dedicate to it and how it fits in with their normal routine.”
For more information on becoming a tree warden can be found here.