Sponsored by
Wardens to size up the oldest tree
THE oldest tree in Hampshire is to be measured when more than 100 volunteer tree wardens get together tomorrow.
The 3,000-year-old tree will provide the highlight of an annual conference of tree wardens from across the region.
The yew tree – pictured – is located in the churchyard in Farringdon, near Alton.
The conference is taking place to celebrate the work of the wardens, all of whom are volunteers who help safeguard trees in their area.
The scheme was set up by the Tree Council. East Hampshire District Council, which is supporting the event, was one of the first councils in the country to recruit wardens nearly 20 years ago.
The oldest tree in Britain is almost 5,000 years old and is growing in Scotland.
Marjorie Harvey, chairman of East Hampshire District Council and councillor for Rowlands Castle, said: 'I am very pleased that the council has been asked to host this year's regional tree warden conference.
'I feel that any initiative which encourages the local community to get involved in looking after their environment generally and trees in particular will be of great value and should be encouraged.'
Email to a friend
Print this page
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Portsmouth
Friday 10 February 2012
Today
Light sleet showers
Temperature: -4 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: -4 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: East
