Heart of England Forest
Trees Call to Action Partnership
In July 2022, the Heart of England Forest, in partnership with Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick, and Wychavon District Councils, together launched the Trees Call to Action Project (TCAP), as a joint response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies that our respective Councils have declared.
A lack of trees and woodland impacts negatively on biodiversity, people’s health, and our changing climate. However, land managers do not always have the knowledge and skills to plant and care for trees; or they may prioritise alternative land uses. Consequently, people have less access to trees and woodlands with fewer opportunities to engage and can feel disconnected from nature.
TCAP is working collaboratively with landowners and local communities to identify and support opportunities to increase tree cover across the landscape. The TCAP officer, can provide custom consultation and advice in planning and design. Support with species selection and with access to funding.
This project is funded by the Trees Call to Action Fund. The fund was developed by Defra in partnership with the Forestry Commission and is being delivered by the Heritage Fund.
For more information about TCAP and the support they can provide to landowners, farmers, schools and community groups visit The Heart of England Forest website or email TCAP@heartofenglandforest.org.
Training events
Hedge Laying training
Friday 17 January 2025, 10am to 3pm
Join the Trees Call to Action as we run a programme of hedge laying workshops across Wychavon, Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick, with the aim of training up volunteers to start to develop the skills to care for their own hedges.
For this session The Woodsman, David Malloy, will deliver training in the key principles of hedge laying in the Midland style near Pershore Cemetery.
Orchard pruning and maintenance training
Saturday 1 February 2025, 10am to 1pm
Join the Trees Call to Action Project as we run a programme of Orchard maintenance workshops across Wychavon, Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick, with the aim of recruiting and training up volunteers to have the skills to care for their local community orchards.
Come and unravel the mysteries of winter fruit pruning at this practical demonstration and workshop. We will be looking at pruning on the older fruit trees and volunteers will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice.