Towards the London Tree Ring
Schedule
Fri Mar 28 2025 at 11:30 am to 02:00 pm
Location
CPRE London | London, EN
About this Event
We invite you to a morning with the Forestry Commission and Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) to explore woodland creation opportunities towards a London Tree Ring.
There will be talks and opportunities to ask key members of the London Tree Ring Steering Group questions. We'll cover funding, volunteer coordination to undertake planting and maintenance, and how to get site specific technical support to help you develop a really appealing and welcoming treescape with maximum benefits for people and the planet. Speakers will include representatives of the Forestry Commission, Woodland Trust, Trees for Cities, TCV and CPRE London.
It will be an opportunity to hear from seasoned forestry professionals and connect with and learn from like-minded individuals passionate about woodland creation CPRE's vision is to create an unbroken ring of treescapes around the capital including woodlands, nature-friendly orchards, ornamental trees and hedgerows weaving through a rich mosaic of habitats!
Towards the London Tree Ring
Date: 28 March 2025
Time: 11:30am - 14:00pm
Location: The Gallery which is at the far end of the courtyard at 77 Cowcross Street EC1M 6EL - 2 mins from Farringdon station.
Agenda
?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Arrival
?: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Talks by CPRE, Forestry Commission & partners
Info: • Introduction and vision London Tree Ring
• Woodland creation case study
• Grant Funding for woodland creation (including carbon)
• Benefits of trees
• Practicalities, volunteer support and technical support
• Next steps
?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch and networking
Where is it happening?
CPRE London, 70 Cowcross Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
