Regional Tree Warden Forum Scotland

This year, The Tree Council’s Regional Tree Warden Forum for Scotland is being kindly co-hosted between The Tree Council and  Fife Tree Warden Network.

The Forum will be at Dell Farquharson Community Centre, with a visit to nearby Pitencreiff Park where we will come together for some practical skills training and indoor learning. There is a wide variety of trees to be seen at Pitencreiff Park, including Giant Redwoods, Monkey Puzzles, apples and pears and an oak tree planted by Andrew Carnegie himself during a visit to the park in 1909. 

The aim of the day is for participants to leave with a better understanding of the state of the UK’s trees and to learn more about the work being done by The Tree Council and Tree Wardens both locally and nationally.

Programme

09:30 - 09:45 Arrival and registration (refreshments on arrival)

09:45 - 9:50 Introductions and welcome

09:50 - 10:20 Britain's Treescape in 2025 – what’s happening and why – an update from The Tree Council – Jon Stokes,  Director of Trees, Science and Research at The Tree Council

10:20 - 11:05 Trees and Climate resilience – Dr Harry Watkins, Director of University of St Andrews Botanic Garden 

11:05 - 11:30 Comfort break and networking

11:30 - 11:45 Tree Wardens are making a difference across the UK, an update on the national Tree Warden Scheme – Sam Village, National Tree Warden Scheme Coordinator at The Tree Council

11:45 - 12:15 Update from Local Tree Warden Networks- Fife, Perth and Kinross and Clyde Climate Forest

12:15 - 13:15 Exploring Tree Health Citizen Science with The Tree Council – a workshop for Tree Wardens to input into a nationally significant citizen science project being led by The Tree Council, in partnership with others. Led by Charlie Knowles, Tree Warden Scheme- Volunteer Engagement Officer at The Tree Council 

13:15 - 14:00 LUNCH and networking (lunch provided)

14:00 - 16:00 Tree walk at Pittencrieff Park with Jon Stokes and Rebecca Logsdon, Fife Tree Warden Coordinator– An opportunity to explore the wonderful grounds of Pittencrieff Park and to learn more about Fife's Urban Canopy Survey

16:15 Farewell and departure

Lunch and refreshments will be provided and there is free car parking for those attending the event.

Event fee and further details

TICKETS: £10 per person

We ask for a contribution of £10 per person to help cover the costs of the event, which includes a buffet lunch, refreshments throughout the day and one free copy of the new ‘Tree Growers Guide’. We don't want anyone to feel excluded so if you would like to discuss costs, or any other aspect of the event with us, please email us at treewardens@treecouncil.org.uk

Please remember to:

- wear clothing and footwear suitable for outdoors

- bring your waterproofs depending on the weather forecast nearer the time

- don't forget your cameras if you have one

We very much hope you can join us for the day, as our Tree Warden Forums are a great way to bring everyone together for a day of learning, sharing, and networking.