Fallen Oak
We are sorry to report that one of our old oak trees has fallen over, by the pathway that runs beside the Hanley Tennis Club. Fortunately the clubhouse escaped damage as far as we are aware.
The Wild Service Tree
The Wild Service Tree, with an average lifespan of 100-200 years and a height of up to 15 metres, is one of the best indicator species of ancient woodlands in southern England
In Praise of Hornbeams
The hornbeam is one of the most versatile British trees. Freestanding mature specimens, with their characteristic conical crowns, have considerable amenity value, whilst the wood, the hardest of any tree in Europe, provides valuable timber for furniture.