50 Notable Trees of Taunton Deane Nomination Form

The Heritage and Landscape Team at Taunton Deane Borough Council are launching a project
to highlight 50 notable trees within the district, one from each parish.
The idea is that parishioners nominate their favourite trees, from which each parish council
and tree warden will choose one.
The 50 chosen trees will then be featured on a poster/ leaflet/exhibition/ website with
photographs and information about the trees and their locations.
The aim of the project is to raise awareness of the importance of the trees around us.
We hope that it will be an enjoyable way for people to take a closer look at the trees in their parish.
A tree may be nominated for a variety of reasons; it may be very old or large for its
species, or have a particularly interesting or unusual shape; it may be a landmark tree because
of its prominent location or rarity; it may have historic significance or be linked to a famous person or local tradition; it may be nominated for the wildlife that it supports.
To nominate a tree, fill in the details this form and return to your parish council by the end of
August 2007.
If you have any questions or comments about the project please write to Ian Clark at:
Taunton Deane Borough Council,
Heritage and Landscape,
The Deane House,
Belvedere Road,
Taunton,TA1 1HE
or email i.clark@tauntondeane.gov.uk

Type of Tree
Please give as much information as you can. If you do not know what kind of tree it is, try to describe it. For example, is it deciduous or evergreen? You may need to ask a friend, or your local Tree Warden.

Location of Tree
Please describe the tree’s location, giving an address or an Ordnance Survey map grid
reference if possible. You may need to draw a sketch plan.

Reason for Nomination

Your name and contact details (optional):

Please return this form to your parish council or tree warden by the end of August 2007

WELLINGTON TREE WARDEN WEBPAGE

WELCOME TO THE WELLINGTON TREE WARDEN WEBPAGE!

Wellington Parish’s Tree Warden
I’m Steve Palmer and I was appointed Wellington’s Tree Warden in mid-2006. I am a volunteer working under the direction of (not employed by) Taunton Deane Borough Council’s (TDBC) Heritage & Landscape Team.

I am not a qualified arboriculturist, just someone passionate about trees, who wants to contribute something tangible to the town. I am a former Town Councillor and currently Vice-Chairman of the Wellington Basins Volunteer Group.

Over the last 12 months I have been working to develop the role, gathering/organising Tree Preservation Order (TPO) data & making links with various local groups, i.e. Friends of Wellington Park, Wellington Basins Volunteer Group & Wellington in Bloom. In 2007 I will be raising the Tree Warden’s profile through various Projects (see below) & events as well as networking with Tree Wardens from adjoining parishes.

I also hope to set up a local conservation group, carrying out various practical tasks within the community – I’m not one for committees & prefer a more proactive approach. To this end I am formulating a personal education plan to identify & obtain the management & craft skills I will require as the role develops.

Role of Wellington’s Tree Warden
* Contact point for tree issues between TDBC (see contact details below) & Wellingtonians.
* Advise Wellington Town Council on tree-related issues.
* Monitor existing Tree Preservation Orders (TPO), identifying any specimens/areas for TPO consideration.
* Keep an eye on Wellington Park’s tree collection.
* Involve local people, groups, schools in the promotion & protection of Wellington’s tree stock.
* Promote TDBC, Tree Council & local projects within the community.
* Improve access to sites & trails.

Future Projects
* Wellington Park Tree Trail Walk & Talks.
* Wellington’s Ten Most Notable Trees.
* Survey of Parish Tree Stock – including Hedgerow Trees & Orchard Surveys.
* Establishment of community woodland & orchard.
* Website encompassing all Tree Wardens within Taunton Deane.

2007 promises to be a very lively & interesting year!

Contacts:
a.) Wellington Tree Warden:

Parish Tree Warden
c/o Wellington Town Council
28 Fore Street
WELLINGTON
Somerset TA21 8AQ

b.) TDBC Heritage & Landscape Department:

For information & advice regarding Tree Preservation Orders or privately owned trees or hedgerows in Taunton Deane:

Mondays & Tuesdays:
David Galley: 01823 356493
d.galley@tauntondeane.gov.uk

Wednesdays through Fridays:
Paul Bryan: 01823 356493
p.bryan@tauntondeane.gov.uk