A Tree Odyssey with Jon Stokes

Jon set out to describe and celebrate all of Britain & Ireland’s native trees and shrubs, but first he had to find them! The Tree Council’s Director of Trees, Science and Research takes us on his journey with this illustrated talk. Hosted by Chichester Tree Wardens.

Jon Stokes is one of Britain’s leading tree conservationists and has been studying the world of trees for over thirty years. He’s also an entertaining speaker with a photographer’s eye, able to bring to life his constant curiosity and love for trees.

Chichester Tree Wardens volunteer as part of the national Tree Warden scheme, founded in 1990 by The Tree Council. We aim to harness our own love for trees to inspire interest, understanding, and care for trees in our city and surrounds.

We hope you will join us for Jon’s talk (about an hour, with questions and answers), refreshments, conversation and, conditions permitting, the chance to get outdoors and look at nearby trees.

Refreshments included. Copies of Jon’s latest book, the WILDGUIDES Trees of Britain and Ireland, will be available to purchase at a discounted price. (Read Jon's author interview at https://blog.nhbs.com/interview/author-interview-with-jon-stokes-trees-of-britain-and-ireland/ .)

This event is an entry in the Festival of Chichester 2026.