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Following on from
The Poetry of Trees Honouring Wangari Maathai held on Sunday 3 March 2024 see here Anthony Howell and Patricia Ahern will be hosting Sunday sessions at 3pm at The Room. The first will be Sunday on 5 May with further sessions on 9 June and 7 July. Further details here 
Poems Celebrating Trees
Bruce Castle December 2023 From the Sycamore Gap Everyone assumes that I was happy here In my own world, with no buildings near. And yes, I did love sun and rain And feeling Spring come round again. But I longed for company of my own kind Instead of the hordes who came to unwind Or for endless selfies, ashes or wedding, Or just to gawp at the gradual shedding Of my leaves; this may have looked pretty But, in fact, was also deserving of pity For the relentless storms that used to rage Through my empty branches; I then felt my age. So although the act was totally insane, I like to think my death wasn’t in vain, For all the myriad outpourings of sadness May lead to trees receiving more kindness. Elizabeth Adams NOTHING
What do trees do for us? Nothing. Except absorb the Carbon Dioxide that suffocates our fragile home. Nothing. Except capture the pollution that chokes our children’s lungs. Nothing. Except produce the oxygen our lives depend on. Nothing. Except absorb floodwater and return it to the sky. Nothing. Except shade us from our scorching sun. Nothing. Except comfort us in our darkest hour. Without trees, we are nothing. Jo Syz |
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 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 |
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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. |
Lordship Rec, Tottenham
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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
