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19th Jul, 2010
As part of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity the Natural History Museum are running an urban tree survey. They say "Trees are a beautiful and essential part of the urban landscape. They help to clean the air and soil, counter noise pollution and absorb carbon, among their other benefits. But climate change and our expanding towns and cities are affecting the trees we live amongst.
Take part in our survey so we can build a picture of what trees are growing where and find out how the tree population is changing.
The urban tree survey will run for three years. We need you to take part because you have access to the neighbourhoods and gardens we're interested in."
You can start surveying trees now. Everything you need to take part in the survey is on the Natural History Museum website, including full instructions, a survey form, interactive tools and identification keys.To take part go to www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/british-natural-history/urban-tree-survey
