Explore the trees of Rothbury
Discover some of the iconic, ancient, notable, and/or veteran trees of Rothbury by following the tree trail with our free app and audio guide.
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Trees In Rothbury
Welcome to the Trees of Rothbury and the Surrounding Areas.
I hope you will enjoy following the popular Rothbury Tree Trail.
The blog is regularly updated, with tree-related information and pictures.
You can also learn about the Rothbury Tree Wardens. The Tree Warden Group is part of Rothbury's climate action group: Rothbury Climate and Nature, which I co-ordinate. There are several groups in Rothbury CAN that you might like to find out about. Take a look at the many events - some you might like to take part in, you will be most welcome. You can find out at Rothbury CAN.
Katie Scott
Follow The Rothbury Tree Trail
Download the app to find all the information about the Rothbury Tee Trail. The app contains an easy to follow route with a full audio commentary giving you some amazing insight into the social and cultural history of Rothbury, from the trees' points of view!
View Rothbury Tree TrailRothbury Tree Wardens
The tree wardens play an important part in the preservation of trees in Rothbury. We plant and care for the local trees for everyone to enjoy.
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Ancient trees are all veterans, but not all veteran trees are ancient
Let me explain.
An Ancient Tree is one that has reached a great age in comparison with others of the same species.
A Veteran Tree can, surprisingly, be any age. A veteran tree is a survivor that has developed some of the features found on an ancient tree, not necessarily as a consequence of time, but of its life or environment. Key habitat features of a veteran tree:
- Evidence of decay processes, such as hollowing in the trunk, fruit bodies of fungi known to cause wood decay, and cavities or rot holes, damaged bark.
- Significant amounts of deadwood.
A Heritage Tree is one that is considered to be part of our history and culture - and connected to specific events in our history. Or they are beloved landmarks.
A Notable Tree is one that is significant locally - like our Craa Tree at Beggar's Rigg.
A Champion Tree is one that is the tallest or has the widest girth, of its kind in an area. There are quite a few champions in Cragside.
Why make a website
about trees?
Trees not only enable us to breathe, they, and all other aspects of nature, add beauty, magic, enchantment and protection to our world.
Rothbury folk care deeply about our community and our wildlife and natural areas. We are united in our love and respect for trees.