About the Event
Join us for a woodland walk with a difference. Nick Johnson (Northumbria Veteran Tree Project lead) will show us how to identify some of Newcastle's most significant trees and determine their category or veteran tree status. This experience will help contribute not only to Newcastle City councils tree strategy but also to the Woodland Trusts Ancient Tree Inventory, a citizen science project raising awareness of ancient veteran and notable trees.
We will…
· Identify trees
· Understand and determine tree categories based on characteristics such as dead wood or fungi present
· Measure trees using appropriate methods
· Add our trees to the appropriate database
To find out more about NVTP, check out Northumbria Veteran Tree Project.
Essential Information
Event lead: Nick Johnson
Event length: 1 session, Monday 2 June, 10.00 am-12.30 pm (approx)
Meet at: Heaton Park carpark, Gridref: NZ 26684 65678, What3Words: hurt.wizard.value
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Event cost: Free to all
Additional Notes:
Photos will be taken at this event to use on social media and in NHSN publicity material. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know at the start of the event.
Accessability:
Please wear sensible footwear/clothing.
Please be mindful that the session will include some walking on uneven ground.
Any questions about the event, please email Urban Naturalist Ellie Davison on UrbanNaturalist@newcastle.ac.uk
About the Ouse Burn Way
Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers free, enjoyable events that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. From exploring local wildlife to discovering the hidden gems in your community, these activities are a great way to experience the natural world in Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you spot in your own neighbourhood? Come along and join us for some outdoor fun, and start noticing the wildlife around you. For more information about the project, please click here.
