Unveiling Roots: Exploring Heritage Trees in Herefordshire & the Welsh Borders

Delve into the heart of Herefordshire’s rich arboreal heritage in this captivating talk. While the focus is local, the themes resonate far beyond, touching on the broader challenges and triumphs of heritage tree management and conservation. Explore the nuanced interplay between natural forces and human intervention, as well as the remarkable resilience of these ancient guardians of our landscape. From pitfalls to practicalities, discover how trees overcome adversity and thrive with our support. Gain fresh perspectives on ancient trees, learning how to recognise and care for these living treasures. Join us as we celebrate the enduring significance of our most special trees and unlock their untold stories.

Archie Miles has been a professional photographer for almost fifty years, and began writing almost thirty years ago. With an abiding passion for the British landscape, a natural progression over these last thirty years has seen him carve a specialist niche in the world of trees. He has written and photographed nine books on the subject and contributed images to many more books and publications.

Archie has worked with several of the major tree-related organisations, including The Woodland Trust, Tree Council & Forestry Commission. His comprehensive picture library contains over 50,000 tree photographs and related historical archive material. He regularly presents illustrated talks for a variety of clients, and has occasionally worked on radio and television. He lives in rural Herefordshire with his partner Jan, Scotties “Dotty” and “Jessie” and “Eric” the cat.

To see more of his work have a look at his greetings card website: www.pearsonbarkcards.com