National Hedgerow Week
5 – 11 May 2025 Theme for 2025 : The Future of Hedgerows
While the government’s Environmental Improvement Plan set ambitious targets to create 45,000 miles of new or restored hedgerow by 2050, sources of funding to support management of existing hedges, and the laying of new ones are uncertain. As good hedgerow management is so dependent on traditional skills and crafts, it’s vital that pathways exist for passionate people to pursue green careers to ensure that hedgerows thrive for generations to come. National Hedgerow Week resources include online talks, resource pack, library guide and more. And visit Hedge Hub - the ‘go to’ place for anybody seeking hedgerow knowledge and learning. The Urban Tree Festival is an annual community celebration of trees, including their benefits, beauty, majesty, and magic, in cities, towns and all urban environments. Events, celebrations, walks, talks and storytelling are held across London and the UK, bringing all our communities together to educate, inspire and share their enjoyment of trees.
As many events as possible are low or no-cost, and where possible 50% from tickets sold goes back into to the Urban Tree Festival. Click here to see The Urban Tree Festival programme. Tottenham Trees updates
our occasional newsletter describing tree related events in Tottenham. For Latest update and Past issues and to Sign up to receive future copies Click here |
Each of us can make a difference, and together accomplish what might seem impossible Wangari Maathai Tottenham Trees believes that we need to
stop taking trees for granted, recognise and celebrate their contribution to our lives, and take responsibility for their welfare. Tottenham Trees: a branch of the Charter for Trees, Woods and People ![]() The Tree Charter Principles
Thriving habitats for diverse species Planting for the future Celebrating the cultural impact of trees A thriving forestry sector that delivers for the UK Better protection for important trees and woods Enhancing new developments with trees Understanding and using the natural health benefits of trees Access to trees for everyone Addressing threats to woods and trees through good management Strengthening landscapes with woods and trees For further details on these principles go to Tree Charter Principles Tottenham Trees works with the following local groups:
Haringey Tree Protectors: Working to protect trees in the urban environment. The Haringey Tree Protectors take Non-Violent Direct Action to protect threatened trees but also research different approaches to tree management. They are always looking for people to help with campaigns. Linktree Email: [email protected] www.haringeytreeprotectors.co.uk ![]() The Tree Trust for Haringey:
is mainly a lobbying group challenging bad planning applications involving trees. It has also helped in the funding and planting of trees in streets and parks. It works in partnership with: Haringey Council Tree Officers, Park and Neighbourhood Officers Sustainable Haringey Haringey Biodiversity Action Partnership |
Tottenham, an area of Haringey in North East London, is an area of high density housing which is recognised as deficient in the quantity of parks and green spaces. Those that exist, such as Bruce Castle Park (the first public park in Tottenham), Downhills Park, Lordship Rec and the wild beauty of Tottenham Marshes to the East of the borough are delightful places to visit. |
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now.
Chinese Proverb
The second best time is now.
Chinese Proverb