Felsham farmland trees survey

For the purposes of the survey only non-woodland trees of more than 10 cm in diameter will be counted.

Other proposed criteria:
Trees must stand proud of hedge and not part of "overgrowth" in the hedge line. See photo
Trees must stand adjacent to, or within, farmland. Garden trees are not part of the survey unless the gardens abut fields
Some species of trees should be recorded: oak, ash, poplar, willow, horse chestnut, crab apple

Aerial photography can supply useful details on situation of larger trees especially when taken early or late in day where sun casts long shadows. See this image of meadow trees just south west of Hill Farm:




The Woodland Trust