Our Chairman, Simon Goldsack, joined Steve Harris on BBC Radio Solent to share some extraordinary tree-planting stories and discuss the important work of Trees for Dorset. On Wednesday 28 October, Trees for Dorset Chairman Simon Goldsack appeared on BBC Radio Solent's breakfast show, taking part in the popular Lie Detective feature. The challenge was simple: Simon had to share three statements about his experiences, with only one being true.

Autumn is bringing plenty of activity for Trees for Dorset, from developing partnerships and planning new woodland to monitoring the effects of this summer’s dry weather and finding new homes for one of Dorset’s rarest native trees. Celebrating 100 Years of CPRE Trees for Dorset recently joined CPRE Dorset at Milton Abbey to celebrate 100 years of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Trees for Dorset has worked with CPRE under our previous Chair, Rachel Palmer, and our new

It has been a busy summer for Trees for Dorset, with our volunteers attending events across the county and meeting lots of people interested in Dorset’s trees, woodlands and wildlife. Our summer started at the Dorset Spring Show in Puddletown, followed by Warmwell Village Fete in July. August was particularly busy, with the Melplash Show, where we were delighted to come third in the Best Small Stand competition, followed by a full weekend at Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard. Septemb

Trees for Dorset at Oak Fair 2026 Trees for Dorset had a busy weekend at Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard Estate on 29 and 30 August, with plenty of visitors stopping by our stand throughout the two days. Our volunteers were on hand to talk about the work Trees for Dorset carries out across the county, from tree planting and conservation to our schools work, nursery and seed collection, coppicing and rare tree recovery projects. The stand included examples of young trees, informatio

Third Prize for Trees for Dorset at Melplash Show Trees for Dorset had a great day at Melplash Show on Thursday 27 August, and we were very pleased to be awarded Third Prize for Best Trade Stand Exhibit.

Trees for Dorset at Warmwell Village Fete Trees for Dorset enjoyed a great day at Warmwell Village Fete on Sunday 26 July. Our stand gave visitors the opportunity to find out more about the work of Trees for Dorset, from tree planting and volunteering to our schools work, nursery and seed collection projects. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk to us and to our volunteers for giving their time to represent Trees for Dorset. To find out more about Trees for Dorset, vo

The summer solstice is a special time of year – a chance to pause, appreciate nature and celebrate the longest day.

Welcome to October's update from your community tree group.

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Sherwood Forest comes to Dorset