Ouse Burn Way: Discover Newcastle's Ancient and Veteran Trees

Join us for a woodland walk with a difference. This walk will be jointly organised by the Ancient Tree Forum (ATF), and will be led by the North East England ATF organising group, accompanied by botanist James Common (NHSN Senior Naturalist) and Ellie Davison NHSN (Urban Naturalist on the Ouse Burn Way). The focus of the walk will be upon identifying features of ancient woodland that still exist in the Ouseburn Valley, discussing the challenges associated with managing ageing trees in this urban environment, and thinking about the ecology of the Ouseburn woodlands.

We will…

· Identify trees and woodland flora

· Understand and determine tree categories based on characteristics such as dead wood or fungi present, closeness to roads and footpaths, and how this affects tree management.

· There will be an opportunity for those interested to measure trees using appropriate methods and add our trees to the appropriate database

To find out more about NVTP, check out Northumbria Veteran Tree Project.

Event leads: Julian Thomas, Sian Atkinson, Paul Hewitt, Eve McShannon

Event length: 1 session, Friday 10 April, 10 am-1pm (approx)

Meet at: Heaton Park carpark, Gridref: NZ 26684 65678, What3Words: hurt.wizard.value

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Event cost: Free to all

Additional Notes:

Photos will be taken at this event to use on social media and in NHSN and ATF publicity material. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know at the start of the event.

Accessability:

Please wear sensible footwear/clothing.

Please be mindful that the session will include some walking on uneven ground.

Any questions about the event, please email Urban Naturalist Ellie Davison on [email protected]

Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers free, enjoyable events that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. From exploring local wildlife to discovering the hidden gems in your community, these activities are a great way to experience the natural world in Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you spot in your own neighbourhood? Come along and join us for some outdoor fun, and start noticing the wildlife around you. For more information about the project, please click here.

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