Save Chester Southend

17/09/2026

Absolutely love this! 💚 Just goes to show what can be done when mature trees are given the respect and care they deserve. So happy for Woody the London Plane! 👏🏻😊
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Southend-on-Sea City Council Southend Street Trees

London's 'oldest tree' in City of London to be protected | London Now

Engineers rerouted underground electricity cables to protect what is believed to be London's oldest tree on Cheapside.

15/09/2026

14/09/2026

Great news!! 👏🏻😊🌳❤

A 100-year-old oak tree in Cowfold - threatened with felling over subsidence concerns - has been saved after a two-year campaign by residents.

More here: https://bbc.in/4h3PAvH

11/09/2026

Brilliant news! Well done all Save Cowfold Oaks campaigners! 👏🏻😊
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Work begins on root barrier to protect Cowfold's Oakley tree | The Argus

Work has begun on a root barrier that campaigners say will permanently protect a much-loved 150-year-old oak tree from the threat of felling

03/09/2026

Good to see. 😊👍🏻
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03/09/2026

Other London Plane trees under threat. Please show them some support. Will add petition in comments. Any signs and shares much appreciated. 🙏🏻

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https://www.facebook.com/share/188vhconT1/

We are two London Plane trees, planted in 1973 in Burgess Hill town centre, now threatened with felling for spurious reasons. Help us to resist!

30/08/2026

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🌳 What is Urban Tree Canopy — and Why It Matters

The urban tree canopy is the layer of leaves and branches that covers a city when viewed from above — imagine looking down from a plane and seeing how much green shades the rooftops and roads below.

This canopy is formed by all the trees in a city, whether they grow in parks, line the streets, or thrive in backyards. Together, they make up the urban forest, and their impact is huge.

🌱 Why is it important?
• Cools the city during heatwaves
• Reduces air pollution and improves air quality
• Manages stormwater and prevents flooding
• Boosts biodiversity
• Improves mental and physical health

But this canopy is under pressure. As single-family homes give way to denser housing like laneway houses or triplexes, building footprints grow and tree space shrinks. Yet, it’s a myth that higher-density always means fewer trees — tall multifamily buildings often allow for more shared green space and denser canopy than expected.

🌍 Protecting and expanding urban tree canopy is key to building resilient, livable cities.

Picture: Milan