How are we helping to conserve Black Poplars in the Cheshire region?
* Co-ordination of the Black Poplar project of the Cheshire region by CWT and Chester Zoo. * Development of new funding bids for Phase 2 (planting and genetic research). * Ongoing programme of taking cuttings (over 5,000 to date) from known (Guest 1996) and newly recorded trees for planting at tree nurseries. * Continuing maintenance of tree nurseries. * Monitoring and recording of trees: mapping, tagging and photographing black poplars. Updating the database with current data, including newly planted trees. * Raising awareness about black poplars through publications and radio interviews, producing a slide pack and giving talks to a variety of groups. * Collating new planting sites and confirming their suitability. * Planting of black poplars by CLT Tree Wardens, CCC Countryside Management Services, FWAG, EA, CWT, contractors and landowners. * Attendance at National Black Poplar BAP Action Group meetings and ongoing contact with other Black Poplar projects’ around the country. * Respo
