Growing Hollingdean volunteers in February 2024
Tree Guardians met twice this week to finish pruning, staking and fencing the apple trees on Brentwood Road. We are very lucky to have a good pruning ladder, saw and secateurs funded through Estate Development Budget (EDB) money. Before making a cut we talk through the options and decide on the best action. That way we all learn whilst we work.
We had a new volunteer on Friday who enjoyed post ramming. Some regular Tree Guardians came to support and help with their small children on what was a beautiful sunny day. A Victoria plum tree has been added to the soft fruit area near the entrance to Burstead Woods by Burstead Close – it will be exciting when we start to see the fruit! We also added a guard to an elder tree that has been damaged twice by contractor’s mowers, so hopefully this now has a chance to grow into a strong healthy tree that will provide pollen, nectar and fruit for the future.
The Woodland Trust says “Woods and trees can improve our health and wellbeing in many ways, including reducing stress, improving mood, and boosting the immune system.” We are so lucky to have this just a few streets away and for free. Also see “8 STEPS TO ACHIEVING LONG-TERM MINDFULNESS WITH WOODS AND TREES” here.
Come and join us for our next tree guardian volunteer session. Email us through our contact page here to let us know your coming.
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