WOULD you like to volunteer as a tree warden for a few hours each month?
Tree Wardens are usually nominated by each local parish and supported by the Tree Council.
They can have an important role in recognising and promoting trees around us.
Anne Stobart, Medicinal herbalist and forest gardener, from Crediton, wants to volunteer but there is no local network of tree wardens in Mid Devon.
She is hopeful that a Tree Warden Network can be set up to involve Crediton and neighbouring parishes.
It is likely that a Tree Warden Network could support: appreciation of trees and their value for biodiversity and the environment; recording of trees of interest; encouragement of local interest in protecting and caring for trees; promotion of tree planting and exploring opportunities for tree promotion and protection.
An initial focus would be on bringing together interested people through talks and walks.
If you would like to find out more, contact Anne at: [email protected] .