Rothbury Tree Wardens

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The Tree Council began a tree warden scheme some 30 years ago.

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Northumberland County Council has agreed to trial volunteer tree wardens in Rothbury. If we do a good job, other areas will also join the trial. Eventually, the whole of Northumberland will have tree wardens caring for trees and supporting NCC tree officers.

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What Tree Wardens do

Tree Wardens 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.

Tree Wardens are organised into local groups. Each group is managed by a co-ordinator and is autonomous, meeting regularly to decide what they would like to focus on. Some of the projects Tree Warden groups have done include:

• Arranging local tree planting days

• Pruning, watering and giving vital aftercare to local trees after planting

• Working with local authorities to plant and care for our precious street trees

• Rejuvenating local woodlands in need of management

• Raising funds and identifying suitable land for local tree planting projects

• Going into schools to talk to young people about the value of trees.