For the second Love Your Yew Week, the Ancient Yew Group and Caring for God’s Acre, is asking custodians of ancient and veteran yews to clear beneath the canopy—removing all objects at least a metre beyond the branches, as roots extend further than the canopy.
England and Wales host around 800 of these churchyard yews, making Britain a global stronghold for veteran yew trees. They’re a national treasure deserving recognition and celebration.
Each year the Ancient Yew Group suggests one achievable management task. February is ideal, before nesting season and typically quieter for other work. Participants receive a certificate to display, highlighting these remarkable trees.
Please join in and send them before and after photos! They’d love to see people in your photos (with their permission, as these go on their website). For more information see: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/love-your-yew-week/