Tree Charter

Celebrate with us  View this email in your browser Many of the 60,000 stories that helped define the Principles of the Tree Charter reveal how trees fire the imagination, stimulate the senses, and inspire poetry, photography and art. Many more speak of the enduring power of woods and trees from folklore, fairy tales and literature. It is vital that we recognise the powerful cultural impact of trees and woods, and ensure that we do not lose our connection to this rich and important heritage. Join us at Lincoln Castle on 6 November to celebrate the launch of the Tree Charter, and a new beginning for trees, woods and people. Matt Larsen-Daw, Tree Charter Project Lead Make history with us The Tree Charter is launching at Lincoln Castle on 6 November 2017, and we’d love you to be there. Find out more about this landmark event and other celebrations around the UK. Celebrate with us Arts, heritage and trees Judy Ling Wong of the Black Environment Network reflects on how the Tree Charter is rooted in our rich cultural heritage, and how it will carry it forward into the future. Discover more HS2: have your say Better protection for important trees and woods is one of the 10 Tree Charter Principles. HS2 Phase 2a will seriously impact ancient woods and trees – please voice your objection. Take action now Charter Artists: Treefolds Rob and Harriet Fraser are half way through their Tree Charter Artist in Residence project to build three dry stone treefolds in Cumbria. The second has just been finished. Find out more Engaging local communities Hirwaun and Penderyn Community Council Charter Branch share their top tips on how to work together to engage your local community with the Tree Charter. Be inspired The cultural value of treesMark Chester, of the Consulting Arborist Society, explains why we should do more to value the cultural heritage of our trees and woods. Read Mark's blog © 2015 Charter for Trees, Woods and People View this email in your browser Unsubscribe | Contact us Photograph(s):  Matt Larsen-Daw/WT Media Library; Rob Fraser; Hirwaun and Penderyn Community Council; Sarah Rouse