The role of community groups in managing Manchester's Trees

This statement speaks for itself.

The city council agrees that there would be considerably fewer trees....if it were not for the willingness of the public to get involved.

What The Manchester Tree Strategy means for Whalley Range

It appears that these two issues are not clearly addressed in the current Whalley Range Strategy because in order to deal with the issue of climate change mitigation and adaptation you would need to clearly understand the current role of the present trees and ensure that the tree canopy volume cover is both maintained and increased by a minimum of 10% by canopy volume - not tree numbers.

Therefore tree replacement may need to be in the region of 27 trees or maybe less allowing for small tree canopy growth but certainly more than the 1.5 trees replanted for every 1 removed at the present time>

Fight to save trees from mass felling - South Manchester Reporter

Fight to save trees from mass felling - South Manchester Reporter

Good to see the MEN dramatising this - its no mass felling but a gradual felling of leaf mass!

see comments below the article

What you say about the trees

" The leafiness of Whalley Range is one reason I chose to live here...these trees breathe life....leave them alone " Liz

" They are part of our environment and keep our atmosphere cleaner and deserve to be nurtured " Amanda

" Defend the broadleaved beauties " Robin

" Trees are important for people's quality of life" John

" The community really appreciates them " Tamsin

" The trees and canopy are such an important feature of this neighbourhood...it's one of the main reasons I love to live here..." Sarah

" I call the leafy and green Whalley Range area my sweet home"

Dagmara

" The trees are what makes the area special" Caroline

" We love the trees... they are Whalley Range's Glory....leave their roots deep in the ground and their branches reaching high ,high, high" Annabel

" The trees in Whalley Range are what makes it a desirable suburb " Caroline

"One of the things in Whalley Range that give it it's character"

Marc

" I've lived in (Whalley Range) for many years and know and love many of the trees " Charlotte

" These trees have numerous benefits and are much loved by local residents " Max

"See those leaves on those trees, without these we don't breathe" John

"The ancient Ash in front of our home graces our street, with it's presense. It is healthy and strong" David

"the trees are what defines Whalley Range and set it apart from other areas" Charley

" We love our trees.....Whalley Range is a haven for wildlife in the urban sprawl that is Manchester...I feel privileged to live in such a beautiful area surrounded by such old and established trees...without them it would be...dull,boring....built up...the trees make it seem like an escape from city life...there are not many safe places for wildlife to go in cities...Areas with trees are so important! " Nikki

"The phrase 'Leafy Whalley Range' did not come from nowhere, the character of the area is largely linked with those beautiful trees" Carrie W