NUFU ...
The UK’s National Urban Forestry Unit (NUFU) is a charity working in partnership with central and local government, the corporate sector and other environmental charities to help create a more tree-rich environment as an important means of improving the quality of life for the millions of people who live and work in towns and cities.
The most popular urban neighbourhoods are those which are the greenest and most people know intuitively that it is good to live and work in green surroundings. The legacy of urban parks, tree lined streets and mature gardens is a feature of many of the UK’s cities. Now, a new generation of urban forests is also being established. Each tree makes a
difference, but the bold concept of the urban forest offers scope for significant environmental, social and economic benefits. Cleaner
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air, flood protection, increased wildlife and land reclamation are a few of the contributions that a strategic approach to woodland establishment can make. What is more, research has shown that as little as three minutes in natural green surroundings can reduce human stress. All kinds of towns and cities in the UK are embracing the concept of urban forestry and are investing in greenspace. In the old industrial settlements of South Yorkshire, the West Midlands, Central Scotland and Merseyside, reclaiming derelict land is central to success. In cities such as Belfast, Birmingham and Edinburgh, public parks and river corridors provide the functional green infrastructure. In growth areas such as Thames Gateway, the urban forest is being planned as an integral part of new development. The urban forestry approach is relevant to Groundsmen and
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LAURENCE Gale aka Loz, Lorenzo the Clown (don’t ask). Played Rugby at School, Club and County levels and is now a registered County Sports Coach in Shropshire. Also promotes live music in the County and managed a band called Blade for six years who released a CD called Calm before the Storm. (not Noddy’s - Lozzes!). Recently performed a live acoustic set in Newport. Set list not divulged but probably closed with The Green Green Grass of Home - boom boom! Loz’s other passion is photography - apparently people keep telling him he has a natural eye for the ladies i.e. that he takes good pictures (yeah yeah). Wants Dave Saltman to buy him a Nikon SLR Digital for Christmas. When all that’s done he has a wife Dawn and three beautiful daughters to go home to.
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Greenkeepers in several ways. It demonstrates that small trees such as transplants can be established at a fraction of the cost of more expensive trees such as standards. Small trees also establish better than big trees. This is because small trees are more vigorous than bigger trees which tend to lose more of their root systems before they are planted. This means that in many landscaping situations, planting small trees can save money and produce better
results than traditional approaches. NUFU also favours tree planting with small trees at as early a stage as possible before new development takes place to provide a fast-maturing landscape at minimal cost. In addition, the use of topsoil is usually unnecessary in tree planting schemes, generating further savings. NUFU produces a range of publications which describe best practice in urban forestry, including regular case studies to which you can subscribe. The publications, many of which are free, can be ordered online from the Unit’s website. NUFU is running a
programme of one day study tours to examine best practice in urban forestry on 21 June in the Black Country and 6 July 2005 in Greater Manchester. NUFU’s national conference, on the subject of trees and risk management, will be held in July (date to be confirmed). To find out more about the National Urban Forestry Unit and its work, publications and events, please visit
www.nufu.org.uk, contact us on 01902 828600 or email
info@nufu.org.uk.
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