The Tree Conference

A hugely important, colourful and timely discussion on the future of Somerset, Britain’s and the world’s trees with inspirational speakers:
Isabella Tree ~ Author of “Wilding” UK’s no.1 Best selling Eco Book of 2018
Mary Reynolds Thompson ~ “Reclaiming the Wild Soul” on education, science and the voice of nature through creativity
Dr Martin Bidartondo ~ Global science update; fungi, pollution & forests
Andy Egan from the International Tree Foundation ~ Citizen-led planting: TreePower and Re-imagining the Somerset Levels
Peter Macfadyen ~ Frome Town Councillor and author of “Flat-pack Democracy”
Julian Hight ~ Selwood Forest, Somerset’s Ancient Landscape
Ayana Young ~ 1 Million Redwoods Campaign
and Mirain Cisnaros & Yaku Gualingua ~ the Living Forest Declaration, Amazon Defenders

A jam packed day with networking and project introductions as an integral part, so that everyone gets a chance to become more engaged, feel more informed and meet more inspiring people.