Tree Mapping
Very few of our local historic trees are logged on the Woodland Trust database. They are completely unprotected. You can help to preserve them by mapping.
What to do
Use the drop downs below. You will need to download the apps and sign up to the "Ancient Tree Inventory" on the Woodland Trust website.
Areas 10 to 22 are our next target.
An online version of the map can be viewed on QGIS.
Essentials and tape measure
Essentials
Warm clothes, waterproofs, boots, gloves, and a snack
Tape measure
It needs to be at least 4m in length, ideally a surveyor tape on a real like these (under £15.00)
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Smartphone and apps
Smartphone
You will need a fully charged smartphone with inbuilt camera. Most networks have reception in Contin woods.
Apps to download (free)
OS Locate | Simple way to find an 8 figure grid reference needed to log tree locations.
PlantNet | Simple app that allows you to identify plants and trees (take a photo et voila!)
Ancient Tree Inventory (sign up)
The Woodland Trust 'Ancient Tree Inventory is helping to map the oldest and most important trees in the UK. Mapping our local trees contributes towards this important national endeavour as well as our aim of achieving a better cable route for our communities.
Woodland Trust account
To log trees on the Ancient Tree Inventory you need to create an account.
It's free and quick to do.
Create an app icon on your smartphone
The Ancient Tree Inventory is a web based system that allows you to capture data in the field and edit (if needed) on your laptop.
To make it easy to access on a smartphone we recommend creating an app icon so you can open it 1-click.
Apple
Go to the sign in page on your smartphone.
Click the share symbol (top right, a box with an arrow pointing upwards).
A menu should scroll up from the bottom of the screen.
Scroll to "Add to Home Screen". Select "Add".
An icon will be added to an available space on your smartphones app listing.
Android
Go to the sign in page on your smartphone.
Click the hamburger (3 lines) in the bottom right corner).
Select the "Add to" option.
Change the default name from 'sign-in' to something easy to remember.
Select "Add".
An icon will be added to an available space on your smartphones app listing.
Learn how to record
Quick guide
Take a look at the information and videos on the Woodland Trust website.
Videos
A suite of tutorial videos are available to watch.
Good luck!