Local Authorities

  • Obtain support and resources in organising and maintaining a local network of the Tree Council’s national Tree Warden Scheme. This includes:
  • Support for the Network Co-ordinator:
    • Tree Council staff available to answer queries over the phone and by e-mail
    • Tree Council staff available to visit the co-ordinator, to support the development of the network, deliver training days and to attend local network events
    • Online Coordinators Toolkit – a ‘how to run a network’ guide and the opportunity to network online with other Tree Warden Co-ordinators
    • 2-day conference for co-ordinators – with a topical theme and workshops
  • Support for the Tree Wardens:
    • Online newsletter produced 3 times a year with stories from around the networks and useful information from Tree Wardens
    • A Tree Warden Handbook – an A5 ring binder containing a series of leaflets that explain the role of Tree Wardens and give practical advice and information about undertaking tree projects in the community
    • Annual Regional Tree Warden Forums - 1-day training and networking events
    • Publications to support and inform. This years book was Trees and How to Grow Them
    • A page for each Tree Warden Network on the Tree Council website and the opportunity to network online with other groups
  • Tree News – a magazine packed with tree sector news and information
  • Receive advance information on the annual cycle of tree campaigns – the Community Action Programme – and free literature and publicity for your local events
  • Receive advance information about the annual programme of grant allocations – the Schools and Community Grants Schemes
  • Be eligible to receive Good Gifts Catalogue funding via The Tree Council
  • Enjoy substantial discounts through our Recommended Suppliers scheme
  • Opportunities to contribute to Tree Council positions in the wider debate on tree-related issues, such as the B.A.P. on hedgerows
  • Receive invitations to forum events and launches
  • Opportunity to advertise relevant council job vacancies on our site
  • Opportunity to advertise relevant events on our members events diary
  • Use of our 'Member of The Tree Council' logo on your website