Coinciding with London Tree Week 2017 and the launch of Paul Wood’s new book, ‘London’s Street Trees: A Field Guide to the Urban Forest’, Members and students are invited on a walking tour setting off from the AA to explore London’s urban forest.

Looking specifically at street trees and their impact on the cityscape, Paul will provide a brief history of urban trees and their use in planning from the 19th century onwards and offer some thoughts on best practice for planners and architects. Taking in streets around the school in Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia, coincidentally spanning two boroughs – Westminster and Camden – we will look at trees in situ highlighting their impact on the city, the differences between local authority planting, and the remarkable variety of species to be found.

The tour will begin outside 36 Bedford Square and is open to AA Members and Alumni.

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