Cranbrook Awarded the Saving Devon's Treescapes Award

It's for dedication to local trees

Cranbrook Town Council has announced that it has received the Saving Devon's Treescapes Award from Devon Wildlife Trust on behalf of the community.

This is the second prestigious recognition the Town has earned for its commitment to nature and conservation. Earlier in July, Cranbook Country Park was honoured with the Green Flag Award 2024, which recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
 
The Saving Devon’s Treescapes Award was established by Devon Wildlife Trust to recognise the efforts and great work by local groups, parishes and organisations within Devon to make local treescapes more resilient for the future. 
 
Cranbrook Town Council hosts regular volunteer sessions in the Country on Fridays with activities such as tree planting and wildflower meadow planting. The Country Park also serves as a venue for schools and youth group sessions for tree walks and wildflower meadow creations. The Town Council’s Ranger collaborates closely with stakeholders including Devon Wildlife Trust, which provided many trees locally from its Saving Devon Treescapes Campaign.

Notably, Devon Wildlife Trust’s Free Tree Hub and guided tree walks have been particularly popular, attracting attendees from near and far. Additional collaborations include woodland creation projects with the North Devon Biosphere and Devon County Council’s Woodland Creation Officer.
 
Councillor Les Bayliss, Chairman of Cranbrook Town Council, expressed, “We are thrilled to receive the Saving Devon's Treescapes Award. Trees are important for biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration. They improve our health and wellbeing. They are also a key part of our heritage and culture.

With beautiful treescapes in our Cranbrook Country Park and nature reserve, it is imperative that we protect them and make them more resilient for the future. I extend my sincere thanks to the Town Council staff and volunteers who have dedicated their time and efforts in nature conservation".