Learning and Links
links are in this column
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Online learning, webinars and podcasts, some free to watch for non-members.
"The Charter for Trees, Woods and People sets out the principles for a society in which people and trees can stand stronger together. The Tree Charter was launched in Lincoln Castle on 6 November 2017; the 800th anniversary of the 1217 Charter of the Forest. The Tree Charter is rooted in more than 60,000 ‘tree stories’ gathered from people of all backgrounds across the UK."
Stunning imagery, thoughtful principles (backed up by, and with links to, evidence) and masses of suggestions for getting involved, including an
Education section with links to help teachers, parents and community groups connect young people with the Principles of the Tree Charter and with the woods and trees around them.
Reference source for case law, including relating to trees. (Source: Dr Charles Mynors during the Arboricultural Association webinar "Trees and the Law", 8th February 2023. Charles is co-author of
The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedges.)
Find statutes at
legislation.gov.uk.
Forestry England - teaching resources
Free to download Activity Packs for a range of ages.
"Students for Trees is a student led network supporting students across the UK to learn about, and to take action for, woods and trees, to help fight the climate and nature crises."
It is supported by:
- Students' Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) an education charity focusing on sustainability ("we know environmental sustainability cannot be achieved in isolation, so our work spans across issues of social justice and wellbeing as well"); and
- The Woodland Trust (the UK's largest woodland conservation charity with a focus on planting, restoring and protecting trees and woods).
"the UK's largest collection of economic, population and social research data for teaching, learning and public benefit."
Woodland Trust -
resources and activities for schools
"free resources to help teachers deliver engaging and memorable outdoor learning"
Links checked: 14th February 2023.