Anyone who follows along here will know the importance I attach to trees: they create shade, help clean up urban pollution, support a whole raft of important species from aphids to squirrels and owls, provide us with fruit and nuts, as well as giving many of us a great deal of pleasure. Urban trees are especially important as there are many studies showing that a green environment is important for life enhancement.

So I’m pleased to see the announcement of the first ever Urban Tree Festival in London.

The event, which runs over the weekend of 18-20 May, is promising a series of urban tree-related events across London including tree identification, street tree walks, and a close look at London’s Mulberry heritage.

Most of the events are ticketed (via Eventbrite); links are on the Urban Tree Festival events page.

H/T IanVisits