EVENTS

STWN – 2023 Members Training Schedule - First Half Year

We will initially revisit the four modules we reviewed last year - Tree Warden Induction, Tree Biology, Tree Threats and Tree Law. After the summer break we plan to provide new training materials relating to our hedgerows, details concerning the hedgerow modules will follow soon.

Training Session 1. Monday 17^th April 7-8pm via Zoom

Tree Warden Induction module. This is an introductory module which will help you to understand the history and structure of the Tree Warden Scheme, the role of Tree Wardens and why trees matter. There is an expectation that all new Tree Wardens should attend along with any other Members that would like to revisit this module.

Training Session 2. Monday 15th May 7-8pm via Zoom

Biology module. A peek into the fascinating science of trees, this module helps you understand a tree as a dynamic living system made up of various parts and processes which enable it to grow and reproduce.

Training Session 3. Monday 5^th June 7-8pm via Zoom

Tree Threats module. This module outlines some of the challenges that trees face including in gardens, near existing buildings, on development sites and how Tree Wardens can help.

Training Session 4. June/July - time & date TBC

Law module. This module is an overview of the legal framework surrounding the protection of trees, the duty of care which tree owners and managers have, and the legislation that has an impact on trees.

Sessions 1 to 3 run for approximately one hour but may run over if there are lots of questions.

For more details, or to book onto a session please email the secretary on secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk

Finally, we are very grateful to The Tree Council for providing the training materials to us for our Members.

Previous Events:

The Remarkable World of Trees
Exhibition at Epsom Library

Open till 7th January 2023

AGM 2022 & South East Forum

15th October 2022

Surrey Tree Wardens are warmly invited to attend the Surrey Tree Warden Network AGM & South East Forum which will be held on Saturday 15th October 2022.

Unusually, our AGM will take part within the South East Forum meeting which is being organised in conjunction with The Tree Council. This is a great opportunity for our members as the Forum allows for tree wardens throughout the South East to meet together, this has not happened in quite a while due to Covid.

Venue: Surrey County Council Offices, Woodhatch Place, Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate RH2 8AN.

Time: 10am-4.30pm (arrival from 9.30am). The AGM will take place 14:00-14:20.

Cost: £15 per person, or free if you only want to attend the Surrey TWN AGM.

The AGM agenda and voting documents are given below for you to view, the AGM will only take approximately 20 minutes of the days schedule - everyone is most welcome to attend but only STWN members will be allowed to vote at the AGM.

An Eventbrite invitation and full agenda for the day have been issued by TTC, including details for lunch etc. In addition to responding to the Eventbrite invitation, I would be most grateful if Surrey members could confirm their intention to attend the event by also emailing me at secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk

There will be plenty of parking available on-site.

Please do bring along your empty ink cartridges which help us to raise funds for the Network, Tree Warden Tabards will be available to purchase and we will have our usual raffle.

AGM Notice: AGM Notice

Financial accounts are posted below and copies will be available to members at the meeting:
Statement of Income and Expenditure 2021

Minutes of the previous AGM: AGM Minutes 16th October 2021

Summer Event
Saturday 11th June, 10am - 4pm
Lingfield

The meeting will be at the Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, The High Street, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6AB on Saturday 11th June 2022 10am-4pm. There is plenty of free parking on site.

The focus will be on Tree Law - so a great opportunity to learn about the law concerning trees and to ask some of those nagging questions we all have from time to time.

The afternoon session will be a lovely walk within the Lingfield Nature Reserve with Tree Warden Anne Richardson. The reserve was started in 1994 on 25 acres of plain grass fields in the middle of the village and grazed by horses. The biodiversity was poor and the surrounding hedges gappy with plenty of barbed wire. There were just a few old standard trees where a fine vicarage had stood in the 1800s and there is a sequoiadendron giganteum planted no doubt in memory of the Duke of Wellington. Now there is a strong new one grown and donated by our our own David Pope from the Spelthorne Tree Warden group! There will be a chance to amble and look at some trees that have been planted that like the clay soil, like the Wild Service-tree and some new elms. In addition there is an orchard, dead hedges, thickets, copses and new hedges.

*Please bring along your own packed lunch, plenty of refreshments will be provided * Tree Warden tabards and some books & cards will be available for sale on the day * Please bring along any old ink cartridges you may have that will help us to raise funds for the charity*

We are still looking for any photographs you may have of trees and/or scenes in Surrey - something that might make for a good Christmas card or a general card or note card. Please email anything suitable to info@surreytreewardens.org.uk If we have a good selection in time for the event we may be able to share them on the day.

Lastly, please do email secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk to register your intention to take part in the event.

The agenda is included here.

New Tree Warden Training

Surrey Tree Warden Network - Training Schedule - January to June 2022

STWN Members Training Session 1. Friday 28th January at 7pm (one hour duration). Zoom
- - Tree Warden Induction module. This is an introductory module which will help you to understand the history and structure of the Tree Warden Scheme, the role of Tree Wardens and why trees matter.

STWN Members Training Session 2. Friday 25th February 2022 at 7pm (one hour duration). Zoom
- - Biology module. A peek into the fascinating science of trees, this module helps you understand a tree as a dynamic living system made up of various parts and processes which enable it to grow and reproduce.

STWN Members Training Session 3. Friday 25th March at 7pm (one hour duration). Zoom
- - Threats module. This module outlines some of the challenges that trees face including in gardens, near existing buildings, on development sites and how Tree Wardens can help.

STWN Members Training Session 4. June 11th. In Person Meeting.
- - Law module. This module is an overview of the legal framework surrounding the protection of trees, the duty of care which tree owners and managers have, and the legislation that has an impact on trees.

It is the hope of the STWN and The Tree Council that all new Tree Wardens complete the first training module - Tree Warden Induction. The training will ensure that you know what your responsibilities, and limitations, are as a Tree Warden and will help you to get the most from being a member. We introduced this session at the STWN AGM in October '21 but for those that couldn't attend, this is a great opportunity for you to catch up on your training and to meet other Tree Wardens.

For more details, or to book onto a session please email the secretary on secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk

On-the-job Training Opportunities

If any Tree Wardens would like some 'on the job' training, the Spelthorne Tree Wardens would welcome you to join them for a morning’s activities. They meet every Thursday at 9 am at their nursery on the Towpath at the end of Docket Eddy Lane, Shepperton TW17 9NT. Anybody wanting to attend should arrive before 10 am because they often leave the site to work on planting or caring. You could just turn up or call David Woods on 01932 786806 or 07717 473124.

Elmbridge Tree Planting 28th November 2021

Let us know if you're planning on coming! Elmbridge Tree Wardens elmbridge@surreytreewardens.org.uk