Urban trees and bird migration
Scientists in America have shown that urban trees, woods and forests help many migrating birds journey between winter and breeding sites. The scientists tagged over 100 birds and were able to monitor where they rested and for how long. As a result they were able to see how important urban green spaces were.
Posted: May 21, 2010
Last updated: May 21, 2010
Portsmouth & Southsea Tree Wardens
Portsmouth and Southsea Tree Wardens formally came into existence In March
2010 after an inaugural meeting on 25 February. They have a web
site at this URL:
http://www.portsmouthsouthseatreewardens.co.nr
They are having a Tree ID walk guided by Jon Stokes around Milton Park on Sunday 23 May 2010 2pm – 4pm.
Posted: April 1, 2010
Last updated: April 1, 2010
Twitter about trees
The Tree Council is now on Twitter, so if you feel like having a tweet, go along to the councils Twitter page at twitter.com/TheTreeCouncil and join in.
Posted: January 15, 2010
Last updated: January 15, 2010
Warblington Seed collection session to be on Radio 4
Jon Stokes and Havant Borough Tree Warden Jamie Brum were recorded with Pippa Greenwood for Radio 4, Gardners’ Question Time this month. They were collecting seeds at Warblington Churchyard helped by children from Mengham Junior school, Hayling Island.
The radio show will be broadcast on Friday 2nd October at 3pm and will be available on iPlayer.
Posted: September 22, 2009
Last updated: February 6, 2010
New Trees for Havant
Havant Borough Tree Wardens are pleased to announce that Ralph Cousins, TW in Leigh Park and former borough councillor, has obtained funding to plant 6-7 street trees on the western side of Park Road North in Havant.
Nearby residents and also possibly Havant Community Board and Resident’s Associations will be consulted/informed. Species to be agreed with the Highway Authority.
Posted: July 27, 2009
Last updated: July 27, 2009