ANDOVER TREES UNITED
MARCH
2026 NEWSLETTER

February was a rewarding month at Andover Trees United, with regular conservation days, coppicing training, and a lovely Tall Tales and Seasonal Stories event in the woods.

We’re excited to share that we have recently launched our membership scheme. You can now become a member of Andover Trees United and stand alongside us in protecting and growing Diamond Wood. Read on to learn more.

We are also very pleased to welcome our new Ecology Intern and Youth Activities Officer. Welcome, Kanchi!

As we head into spring, we’re looking forward to the months ahead, with more Tall Tales and Seasonal Stories events, a Nature in Harmony project update, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the changing season through conservation activities. We have lots planned for March, so read on to find out more!

• Meet the team 
• Latest News - Our New Membership Scheme! 
• February Roundup - Including our conservation days and events. 
• Upcoming Events - Including Community Conservation Days, Tall Tales and Seasonal Stories events and much more!
• Social Media
• Volunteering opportunities 

 BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE DIAMOND WOOD - MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN 

MONDAY VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION DAYS

Every Monday, whether at Harmony Woods or the Vigo Road allotment, our volunteer days bring together teamwork, laughter, and care for nature. From tree care to fence maintenance, volunteers take on a wide range of seasonal tasks. Last month, this included planting whips (unbranched, bare-root trees or hedging plants), organising the allotment ready for the months ahead, and other tasks. 

Thank you to our Monday workday volunteers for all their hard work! 

Read more about our conservation days here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2 

Want to get involved? Please contact: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk

On 23rd February our Monday workday team were joined by expert hazel coppice trainers Les, Toni and Paul. They shared their knowledge and experience with the team. The team learned about safe tool use and how coppiced hazel can be transformed into practical, sustainable products. Under guidance, they coppiced enough hazel to create a beautiful band of dead hedging along the side of the hazel copse by the eastern meadow.

Thank you to everyone who came along and to those working behind the scenes to make days like this possible. 

Last month’s Conservation Day at Harmony Woods was a great success! In two brilliant teams, we cleared and mulched around the orchard trees by the cabin. This helps reduce competition from surrounding plants and ensures the trees receive the nutrients and moisture they need to establish well and grow strong. Thank you to everyone who came along, we love seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones!

 Learn more about our conservation days here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2 

Want to get involved? Please contact: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk

Thanks to everyone who joined our half term Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories event on Monday 16th February. Hosted by Amanda from Merry Go Round Storytelling we had a morning of storytelling magic and fun! We began with an enchanting story about the Fairy Daffodil and the Bees, followed by crafts and woodland games. 

Learn more about what happened here 

Weekly Conservation Days
Every Monday, 10:00 - 1:00 (Other than bank holidays)
At Harmony Woods or Vigo Road Allotments 

Email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk for more information.

• General conservation
• IT / tech 
• Event organisation and support
• Running creative sessions
• Plant propagation
• Leafleting
• DIY and construction  
• Legal advice
• Fundraising
• ... and more! If you have the time, we can use it :-)