Hard work of tree wardens

wardens cleared the path by the water’s edge and made progress pruning the hedgerow along the railway.

Other projects have seen them clear back vegetation at Orchid Wood Nature Reserve in Breaston, and plant trees at West Park, Long Eaton and Sawley Park.

The Erewash volunteer tree wardens have undertaken a number of projects over the past year.

Erewash Tree Wardens are volunteers that care about trees, woodlands and the environment. Anyone can become a Tree Warden, as long as they want to work to conserve and enhance trees and woodlands in their community.

Recent projects have taken place at Forbes Hole Local Nature Reserve, Long Eaton, where the volunteer

Their hard work was recognised when green flag status - which is presented to parks, nature reserves and green spaces that have excellent facilities and are well maintainedwas awarded to both Forbes Hole Nature Reserve and Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve in Kirk Hallam.

For further information about Erewash Tree Wardens contact jaimey.lim@erewash.gov.uk