The Trees of Finsbury Park

Event Information

Join London tree expert, Paul Wood, on a guided walk around Finsbury Park.

Finsbury Park has a good deal of interesting, unusual mature trees reflecting its long and varied history. There are old planes dating back to the park's establishment in 1869, and some oaks that must have been mature back then. More unusual trees have been planted in subsequent decades, and now the park boasts a fascinating and diverse tree canopy.

On this tour, we aim to identify some of the park’s most interesting trees, and offer a route around the park which we hope will encourage greater use of the park.

The walk will take approximately two hours.

Contributors

Friends of Finsbury Park

Friends of Finsbury Park are proud to be part of the Urban Tree Festival. We relish the chance to increase our education about the many trees that are loved by local residents and visiting birds alike! The park built on the location of old Hornsey Woods features oaks that perhaps pre-date the opening of the park in 1869. The London Planes planted by the Victorians are fabulous examples of the species and are 187 years old. The north side of the park is home to at least 22 species of bird including song and mistle thrush, greenfinch, green woodpeckers and chaffinches. They are attracted by the woodland nature of the north side of the park with its wide range of tree species planted in the early 20th century. We do hope you can join us for this informative walk in our historical park. Find out more here.

Paul Wood

Paul Wood is an experienced guide and the author of London’s Street Trees, London is a Forest, London Tree Walks and is the editor of the Great Trees of London Map. You may have come across him on social media where he posts as @TheStreetTree.

More from Paul Wood

Read more about Paul’s books, London’s Street Trees, London is a Forest, London Tree Walks, on his website www.thestreettree.com

Join Paul’s walk, TreeTour of Euston & St Pancras on 20th May.

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