Presentation: The Woodland Trust by Roger Parkinson
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| Roger Parkinson BEM from the Woodland
Trust |
Roger, a trustee of the Woodland Trust,
gave an excellent insight into the work of the organisation. The Woodland Trust was founded in 1972 by
retired farmer Kenneth Watkins who was concerned about the loss of woodlands
and recognised the need to protect native British trees.
The trust is involved in protecting trees
from pests and diseases as well as from human action and are active in
replanting ancient woodlands. This, in
turn, ensures the natural food chain for wildlife as 90% of creatures live on
the fringes of woodland.
Roger told us about the trust’s planting
schemes which involve groups of all ages from all walks of life including school
children and interfaith groups. The
Woodland Trust has planted woods to commemorate the fallen soldiers from WW1,
created country parks for leisure activities and has grown and distributed thousand
of trees to guarantee the future of woodlands and forests.
If you are interested in the work of the
Woodland Trust, joining of volunteering, click on to their website: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/
Display
Table
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| Janella brought pots of Heuchera Berry Smoothie, Fuchsia Lottie Hobby and Cyclamen which brighten
up her patio |
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| Judith’s annual Persicaria Orientalis |
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| Gill’s examples of festive wreaths and
arrangements for members to try their hand at next meeting |
Notice
Board
Caroline has requested that Friday Forum
annual subscription of £12.00 be paid at meetings by the end of January.
Payment should be made either by cheque made out to Paxton Horticultural
Society or cash in a named envelope please.
Next
Meeting
15th December: Dress up in your festive outfits for the Christmas
Quiz, Flower Arranging session, Free Raffle and, of course, Afternoon Tea!
