Tottenham Trees is a branch of the
Charter for Trees, Woods and People, which is a call to stop taking trees for granted, recognise and celebrate their contribution to our lives, and take responsibility for their welfare. 
The Tree Charter Principles
We believe in:
Thriving habitats for diverse species Planting for the future Celebrating the cultural impacts 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 Trees are vital
They: Produce oxygen Store carbon Stabilise soil Moderate effects of sun, wind & rain Absorb pollutants and mask noise Mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect Provide a habitat for wildlife Give us food and shelter Improve health and mental well-being Furnish recreational spaces in cities |
The Bruce Castle Oak, Tottenham, is on the short-list for
England Tree of the Year 2018! The Tottenham Oak is one of only 10 trees chosen across England from hundreds of nominations. The Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year competition runs in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. One of the four winners will then represent the UK in the 2018 European Tree of the Year contest. Voting has now closed but read the stories behind all of the 10 trees here To find out about the Bruce Castle Oak 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
