Tree squad…..volunteers wanted!
Can you spend a couple of hours helping to tidy up the Trust’s trees? We need
people to come along and help clear the undergrowth, check tree ties, cut back brambles
etc. Full instructions given, all that’s needed is enthusiasm!
If you can help please contact us on villagetrust@hotmail.co.uk so we can arrange
convenient times etc.
Thank you
One of the primary aims of the Trust has been the planting and maintaining of hundreds
of trees in the parish. Beautiful trees that now line the hedgerows and the lanes,
and in one case form a wood, are there because the Trust used members' subscriptions
to buy, plant and maintain the trees.
Trees planted in hedgerows are marked with blue ties, to warn anyone trimming the
hedge. When planted they are staked for a year or two until they get strong enough
to support themselves. If you notice any trees that are obviously in need of attention,
such as outgrown ties, or damaged branches, please contact a Trust committee member.
Types of trees
In general the trees that are planted are indigenous species such as hawthorn, oak,
ash, mountain ash and wild cherry. Also, the planting spot is taken into consideration
- some species such as beech prefer to be planted on a bank, whereas willow or alder
are damp-loving trees.
Commemorative Trees
We’ve planted several commemorative trees in the parish, see more….
Venn Hill
This stunning avenue of oaks makes a memorable entrance to the village and is hugely
important to the area. Thirty years ago some of the trees had died and members were
concerned that the avenue was in danger of disappearing. The Trust filled in gaps
and planted replacements which have grown well.
Johnson's Wood
In 1997 Mr Johnson, a local landowner, allowed the sloping site near Dungeon Coppice to
be planted with woodland trees by Thorncombe Village Trust. Many people pass this
woodland daily when walking through from Wittey's Lane to the Dungeon without realising
its history........ read more
Ban on import and movement of ash confirmed ….. The Government has confirmed a ban
on the import and movement of ash trees following the outbreak of Chalara ash dieback.
The Government must now set up an emergency summit bringing together representatives
from all areas of forestry, plant health and conservation to address the wider issues
surrounding threats to our native trees and woods.
Read more on the Woodland Trust website
And here on the Dorset County Council site : www.dorsetforyou.com/ash-dieback-disease
Have you heard of the Ancient Tree
Hunt?
Your help is needed to record ancient trees so that they can be protected, and now
that there is the threat of ancient ash trees dying, it is especially important to
record particularly old and large ashes before they are gone forever.
“The Ancient Tree Hunt (ATH) is a living database of ancient trees. The ATH began
in 2004, as a joint venture with the Tree Register of the British Isles and the Ancient
Tree Forum. By October 2011, over 100,000 hand-picked trees had been recorded across
the UK. There are still lots of amazing ancient trees still to be discovered and
recorded as they can be found anywhere and everywhere. If you find a tree that is
not on the map then please add it and upload an image as well. The growing database
will give us a much better understanding of the number of ancient trees across the
UK. Recording them is the first step towards cherishing and caring for them.” http://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/project/hunt
You can download recording forms and information about how to identify ancient trees
on this site too. Please let us know of any trees you identify as ancient.
