Do you know of an outstanding tree?
Portsmouth and Southsea Tree Wardens Would like to hear from you.
It may be particularly old or big for its species or it may have wildlife or landscape value. It could have been the centre of great events or linked to a famous person. It could even be rare. It does not have to be a native tree; it could be an exotic or even a fruit or hedgerow tree. The Den Haag Elm is a fine example on Southsea Common.
They would like to invite every Ward within the City, to nominate up to three favourite trees. They intend to publish a booklet of the chosen trees and possibly produce a calendar featuring twelve of these trees. Entries will be judged by a panel of experts.
This is a chance to recommend a tree of your choice and contribute to a local (and national) record.
These should be submitted, together with a photograph (electronic or print), to
Pauline Powell,
55 Amberley Road,
Portsmouth,
PO2 0TQ,
Co-ordinator of Portsmouth & Southsea Tree Wardens,
who will arrange for judging to take place,
Closing date 31st December 2011.
Please include:-
Your name
Your address and e-mail address (if available)
Your Ward
Name of Tree/ Species if known
Where is the tree? (Please provide a postcode or grid reference)
Details of the tree’s owner
Do they know the tree is being nominated? Yes / No
Please describe your nominated tree and say why it is special
Portsmouth City Council takes very seriously its responsibilities to protect the City’s trees, but until more is known about them, it is hard to look after them properly.
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