28th April, 2012
Parish Councils are being encouraged by South Somerset District Council to appoint Tree Wardens to operate throughout the Parishes. The Tree wardens would report back to the Parish Council via a designated Parish Councillor. The position is voluntary and open to local residents.
Tree Wardens must genuinely care for their environment and the context of trees within it; they do not need to be experts.
Typically the duties would include:
Looking at issues brought to the Parish Council and reporting back.
Spotting problems: e.g. strimming damage; stakes and ties that need to be removed.
Identify where new hedgerow trees could be planted or allowed to develop.
Tree preservation order maps that need updating.
Take the opportunity of a local event to organise a commemorative tree planting.
Helping a brownie pack with their tree badge.
Planning local seasonal walks to help everyone appreciate trees more and why they are important.
Reporting trees that need to be weeded at the base.
Checking trees on sites planned for development.
Looking for areas where new trees can be planted and maintained in the long term.
Attending specialist meetings; finding out about grants and maintaining a stock of forms.
Applications please to The Parish Clerk.