The City Nature Challenge is a global competition to get the most people recording the most records of the most species recorded across one weekend. People in regions across the world will take part by logging their sightings on the iNaturalist platform with a view to recording as much wildlife as they can! You don’t actually have to be in a city. ERIC […]

The CLA and the Forestry Commission are delighted to invite both CLA Members and Non-members to our forestry conference in the North, taking place at Alnwick Castle. Lloyd Jones, our  North East Community Forest Manager is a guest speaker. Bookings for this event will close on the 17th of April  Speakers for the day include: […]

Hedgerows are the often-unsung heroes of the British countryside, yet they form the UK’s largest wildlife habitat, are a major part of our landscape and cultural heritage, and are crucial to halting biodiversity decline and tackling climate change. National Hedgerow Week is coordinated by The Tree Council and brought to you by the Hedgelink coalition, […]

ONLINE - Zoom Join full-time hedgelayer and long time Hedgelink member, Nigel Adams for a deep dive into the world of hedgelaying, with particular attention to its diverse regional styles. Nigel will share insights from his new book: Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Craft with Jon Stokes - event host, Hedgelink Chair and […]

ONLINE - Zoom Hawthorn is the backbone of UK hedgerows, making up around 70% of their structure. They are also a well loved as a tree, with frequent mentions in literature, art and folklore throughout history. Join Charlotte Benham, The Tree Council Science & Action Research Manager, for an introduction to an ongoing hawthorn research project seeking […]