Did you know? It’s National Tree Week
28th November, 2024
National Tree Week runs until Sunday 1st December, so here are some facts and figures about the trees Weymouth Town Council’s Greenspaces Team look after across Weymouth.
- At last count, there are 6,342 trees in the Council’s care – the arborist team spend each winter surveying them to ensure they are in good health.
- We aim to have planted around 200 trees by the end of 2024.
- The oldest trees are pine trees within the grounds of Weymouth Cemetery – these were planted in the 1880s!
- Yew trees are often found in churchyards as they are seen as a symbol of ever lasting life.
- Two of the most common species of tree in Weymouth are the Monterey Pine (Pinus Radiata) and the Monterey Cypress (Cupressus Macrocarpa). These were planted by the Victorians and do very well in coastal areas.
- Whenever a tree has to be removed as a result of decay or damage, Weymouth Town Council commits to planting at least two in its place in an effort to combat climate change.
Lots of the trees in the Council’s care can be found in its parks and gardens across Weymouth.
If you have visited the Council’s parks and gardens over the last year, let the Council know what you think as there’s a question on this in the Residents’ Survey which is currently live. Hurry! Survey closes Wednesday 11th December. Find it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VYSW9T8
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