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ABOUT TREE STORIES
Did you carve your initials in a great tree and if so, where and when? Please send pictures and comments to us as part of Tree Stories with members of the National Trust, Woodland Trust, the Arboricultural Association, Tree Wardens, the Royal Forestry Society, members of the RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts, the Ancient Tree Forum and others. Many thanks for any help you can offer!
Following discussions at the September 2012 Trees Beyond the Wood conference, the project was set up to engage professionals and the public in an exciting proposal. Tree Stories is an interactive initiative to record and collect evidence of 'culturally marked trees' - from estate plaques, to graffiti and carvings in the bark, from present day to as far back as possible, and from worked and working trees to casually marked ones. This has never been done before and we think it provides an opportunity to get members of groups involved; all they need is a digital camera. |
The South Yorkshire Biodiversity Research Group has received an Arts Council grant to carry out an exciting project - Tree Stories - over the coming year. The SYBRG has been given £14,900 to work with artists and local communities to capture a fairly common but misunderstood practice of writing / marking / carving pictures or pressing objects into trees.
Some of these Tree Stories are decades old, for example World War 2 poems or even older; others are more recent with hearts or flowers, peoples' initials or dates. Selected trees have become covered in this 'graffiti' or coins, with people adding their contributions over the years and this can create a symbolic focus for communities. Our project will record individual 'tree stories' digitally, building a website gallery. Using a selection of these, the artists will create new images in a different media, poems and an accompanying soundtrack with the help of volunteers.
Some of these Tree Stories are decades old, for example World War 2 poems or even older; others are more recent with hearts or flowers, peoples' initials or dates. Selected trees have become covered in this 'graffiti' or coins, with people adding their contributions over the years and this can create a symbolic focus for communities. Our project will record individual 'tree stories' digitally, building a website gallery. Using a selection of these, the artists will create new images in a different media, poems and an accompanying soundtrack with the help of volunteers.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION & DISCLAIMER
COPYRIGHT
All text and images on this website are copyright South Yorkshire Biodiversity Research Group (SYBRG) and respective contributors.No images or text may be copied, stored or reproduced by any means without written consent from the respective owners and SYBRG.
All logos are copyright their respective owners.
All logos are copyright their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER
Whilst in many cases marked trees are easily accessible it should be noted that sensible precautions should be taken on unprepared surfaces, especially in bad weather and potentially hazardous walking conditions. Due to where they are situated, access to some of the tree stories may not always be practical for some disable people.
The information and photographs on Treestories-Heritage are examples for illustrative purposes only. It is not intended as a field guide. SYBRG, its employees and associates, anyone connected with this site (including contributors and sponsors) will not accept any liability regarding injury or death, or damage or loss of personal possessions or belongings as a result of viewing this site.
In some instances, examples of tree graffiti are on private property; the appropriate permission to view these should be sought beforehand. SYBRG et al will not be held responsible for any action taken with regards to trespass or any access rights, violations or issues.
The information and photographs on Treestories-Heritage are examples for illustrative purposes only. It is not intended as a field guide. SYBRG, its employees and associates, anyone connected with this site (including contributors and sponsors) will not accept any liability regarding injury or death, or damage or loss of personal possessions or belongings as a result of viewing this site.
In some instances, examples of tree graffiti are on private property; the appropriate permission to view these should be sought beforehand. SYBRG et al will not be held responsible for any action taken with regards to trespass or any access rights, violations or issues.
Events
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Past Events |
There are currently no forthcoming events scheduled
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The Tree Stories series of past events, documenting the various activites and major art exhibition associated with the project, are collected together in one convenient place! Whilst we are still adding tree art to the main galleries, there are currently no more planned events for Tree Stories.
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Get Involved ...
Many of these downloads are PDF files. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. It is available free from Adobe. Files open in this browser window; use your 'Back' button to return here.
Tree Stories recording form download
If you would like to try making your own salt dough creations, please download the recipe instruction by clicking the link to the right.
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Photographic recording of tree stories by Jonathan Duraid in September 2014, located between Newfield Spring Wood and Bridle Road Wood, near Jordanthorpe, Sheffield.
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Merchandise
As part of the Tree Stories project, we have started to produce a range of attractive items, ideal as gifts - for yourself or others! Competitively-priced, our initial range is featured below. All items can be purchased through the Wildtrack Store on our sister site, UKEconet.
PostcardsA set of six postcards with artwork by Tansy Lee Moir; all based on carved trees in various locations they come with - on the reverse - poetry by Sally Goldsmith. They are £2.50/set of 6.
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NOTE: These cards are not sold individually, only as a set.
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BookletAn A5-sized book of poetry and stories by Sally Goldsmith, inspired by carved and worked tree graffiti and other artwork. The book is 32 pages, £3.50
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Fridge MagnetsA set of novel fridge magnets featuring 96 25 mm x 25 mm magnetic tiles with letters and symbols found on tree carvings, all of which feature in the Tree Stories galleries! Price £12.50
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Contact Us
PLEASE CONTACT
Christine Handley South Yorkshire Biodiversity Research Group Venture House 103 Arundel Street Sheffield S1 2NT 0114 272 4227 Please e-mail photo attachments to: [email protected] When submitting photographs, please send an unedited copy of your original. They will be resized, etc when adding to a gallery. Ensure you include the 'what, where, when' information and your name so we can caption them correctly! |
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Site Updates 2018
February 2019
13 February 2019: Six images add with an Eastern European context added to General Tree Art & 'Working Tess' Page 3
13 February 2019: Six images add with an Eastern European context added to General Tree Art & 'Working Tess' Page 3
Site Updates 2017
August 2017
16 August 2012: Two images added to 'Poems, Stoies, Text' (Tab 5) - Clumber Park 2017.
June 2017
14 June 2017: Gallery of images added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Howell Wood, South Kirby, West Yorks & Brotn Brushes, Beverley Westwood
16 August 2012: Two images added to 'Poems, Stoies, Text' (Tab 5) - Clumber Park 2017.
June 2017
14 June 2017: Gallery of images added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Howell Wood, South Kirby, West Yorks & Brotn Brushes, Beverley Westwood
Site Updates 2016
November 2016
7 November 2016: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Nettleton Park, Lincs & West Wood, Beverley, East Yorks
October 2016
6 October 2016: Galleries added to 'General Tree Art ' - Great Longstone & Beverley Westwood
September 2016
15 September 2016: Gallery added to 'Poems, Stories & Text ' - Kenttishall Heath
April 2016
27 Aprl 2016: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Chatsworth & Wheata Wood
20 April 2016: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Newfield Green & Clumber Park
19 April 2016: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Stannage Plantation & Porter Valley
7 November 2016: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Nettleton Park, Lincs & West Wood, Beverley, East Yorks
October 2016
6 October 2016: Galleries added to 'General Tree Art ' - Great Longstone & Beverley Westwood
September 2016
15 September 2016: Gallery added to 'Poems, Stories & Text ' - Kenttishall Heath
April 2016
27 Aprl 2016: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Chatsworth & Wheata Wood
20 April 2016: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Newfield Green & Clumber Park
19 April 2016: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text' - Stannage Plantation & Porter Valley
Site updates 2015
December 2015
15 December 2015: 'Tree Stories Merchandise' page added
November 2015
9 November 2015: Tree Stories Exhibition gallery moved to 'Galleries/Past Events/Tree Stories Exhibition'
October 2015
26 October 2015: Tree Stories Exhibition photo gallery posted
21 October 2015: Tree Stories Exhibition Publicity leaflet uploaded to Events.
July 2015
20 July 2015: Galleries added to 'General Art 2' and 'Embedded Objects'
June 2015
03 June 2015: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text '; 'General Art'; New pages and galleries added 'Poems Stories & Text' and 'Embedded Objects'
02 June 2015: Gallery added to 'Poems, Stories & Text '
April 2015
27 April 2015: Galleries added to 'Galleries/Past Events' - 'Workshop' (Tee Stories Print Making Workshop)
08 April 2015: Galleries added to 'General Art' and 'Poems, Stories & Text'
March 2015
23 March 2015: Gallery added to 'Embedded Objects'
16 March 2015: Tree Stories Print Making Workshop - See 'Events' page for details
09 March 2015: Galleries updated - 'Poems, Stories & Text' and 'General Art'
February 2015
20 February 2015: 'Embedded Objects' updated
19 February 2015: Galleries updated - 'Poems, Stories & Text' (and new page added); 'Embedded Objects'
16 February 2015: Updated 'General Tree Art', 'Poems, Stories & Text' and 'Embedded Objects' galleries and 'Events' listing
12 February 2015: Gallery from October Workshop added. See link under Past Events on 'Events'
15 December 2015: 'Tree Stories Merchandise' page added
November 2015
9 November 2015: Tree Stories Exhibition gallery moved to 'Galleries/Past Events/Tree Stories Exhibition'
October 2015
26 October 2015: Tree Stories Exhibition photo gallery posted
21 October 2015: Tree Stories Exhibition Publicity leaflet uploaded to Events.
July 2015
20 July 2015: Galleries added to 'General Art 2' and 'Embedded Objects'
June 2015
03 June 2015: Galleries added to 'Poems, Stories & Text '; 'General Art'; New pages and galleries added 'Poems Stories & Text' and 'Embedded Objects'
02 June 2015: Gallery added to 'Poems, Stories & Text '
April 2015
27 April 2015: Galleries added to 'Galleries/Past Events' - 'Workshop' (Tee Stories Print Making Workshop)
08 April 2015: Galleries added to 'General Art' and 'Poems, Stories & Text'
March 2015
23 March 2015: Gallery added to 'Embedded Objects'
16 March 2015: Tree Stories Print Making Workshop - See 'Events' page for details
09 March 2015: Galleries updated - 'Poems, Stories & Text' and 'General Art'
February 2015
20 February 2015: 'Embedded Objects' updated
19 February 2015: Galleries updated - 'Poems, Stories & Text' (and new page added); 'Embedded Objects'
16 February 2015: Updated 'General Tree Art', 'Poems, Stories & Text' and 'Embedded Objects' galleries and 'Events' listing
12 February 2015: Gallery from October Workshop added. See link under Past Events on 'Events'
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