Old Forests are valuable Carbon Sinks
Researchers in Belgium have found that old forests sequester carbon, contradicting the belief that they were carbon neutral. Sebastiaan Luyssaert at the University of Antwerp has shown that these old forests may account for some 10% of the earths carbon sinks.
Posted: October 26, 2008
Last updated: October 26, 2008
HBTW Meeting 12/11/08
There will be a Havant Borough Tree Warden meeting on 12 November 6-8pm, at HBC Civic Offices.
Topics of the meeting will include:
Steering Group.
Discuss whether HBC will become a partner of the Tree Council.
Jon Stokes to give a training session about growing and planting suitable trees for gardens.
Posted: October 9, 2008
Last updated: October 9, 2008
Tree Trails in development
Healthy Oak, Jubilee Park, Waterlooville
Tree Wardens in Waterlooville and Hayling Island are in the process of developing new Tree Trails following the success of Emsworth Tree Wardens. It is early days yet, but progress is being made and both teams have had initial meetings. In Waterlooville some locations being considered for the route include Jubilee Park, Park Wood and Queens Enclosure.
Posted: October 5, 2008
Last updated: October 8, 2008
The Green City
A Tree (pdf file download)
The Green City is a relatively new organisation whose philosophy states that “green space does not cost money, but brings profit from a social, economic and environmental point of view“. The idea started in 2002 at a world horticultural event in Holland and is based around the concept of a Green Forum. For more information visit
The Green City web site.
Posted: October 4, 2008
Last updated: October 4, 2008