The Natural History Museum is beginning a survey of cherry trees throughout the UK.
Bountiful, Delicious Cherries on the Tree
They are calling on people in all walks of life and in all kinds of locations to report on cherry trees in their area. By mapping and then tracking performance of the various kinds of cherry trees and their locations, over time they will be able to understand more about biodiversity, climate change affects on trees, changes in garden design aesthetics and much more. Later, other trees will be added to the study.
If you are in the UK and wish to participate in the study, learn more here. You don’t have to be growing a cherry tree in your own garden to provide input. Simply go on a walk and identify cherries in neighboring parks or other favorite spots. Don’t know how to identify if a tree is a cherry or not? The program provides a “cherry identification key” guide here. So you’ll learn along the way!
(Even if you aren’t participating in the survey, perhaps you’ll find the key helpful in your own cherry walk of life.)
And, of course, I’m curious. Anyone out there aware of any similar studies elsewhere on planet Earth?
