March 27, 2026

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff – South Wales Division

We'll examine the city’s evolving approach to urban forestry including management of complex urban tree canopy.

Cardiff, CF11 9RX

Centered around Bute Park and Pontcanna, the programme will highlight the Coed Caerdydd initiative and explore the operational considerations involved in managing a complex urban tree canopy.

Programme focus:
• Coed Caerdydd:
 Strategic delivery of sustainable urban planting
• Urban Forest Management: Operational practice and planning from Cardiff’s arboricultural team
• Tree Health and Resilience: Bute Park’s contribution to the Welsh Plant Health Surveillance Network

We will meet at Sophia Gardens Pay and Display Car Park, Cardiff, CF11 9XR and then go to the Bute Park Visitor Centre, CF10 3DX. For more information regarding this meeting please contact the local Honorary Secretary, Racheal Lee on swrfssec@gmail.com