Tree Warden - Registration

Welcome to the West Sussex Tree Wardens registration page.

There are so many ways that Tree Wardens can champion local trees and we're thrilled to hear that your council are looking to help us! This webpage contains all the information needed to help you get started with appointing a New Tree Warden, please get in touch with the Tree Warden Coordinator if you need any assistance.

Please note - This site is for the use of local councils who are appointing new Tree Wardens, or for newly appointed Tree Wardens who've been asked to register with our network. If you want to know more about West Sussex Tree Wardens, please visit West Sussex County Council's website (opens in new window) for further information.

Navigating the page - To the right you'll notice useful contact details, links to useful websites, as well as the documents mentioned below (these are displayed towards the bottom of page if viewed through a mobile device). Towards the bottom of the page you’ll find the New Tree Warden Registration Form).

Recruiting New Tree Wardens

Are you a local council looking to recruit new Tree Wardens? - Great, lets explore the next steps:

1. Inform the Tree Warden Coordinator. Please let us know that your council want to partner with the network, we will have a quick chat, record some basic contact details and answer any questions you have.
2. Start recruiting. We have template recruitment posters and wording which you can use to help or inspire your advertisements. Why not get creative and make your own local advertisement which explains what you're looking for from a Tree Warden. Please get in touch if you'd like a copy of our network logo.
3. Appoint you new Tree Warden. You can appoint Tree Wardens however you feel is appropriate. We've provided some guidelines and FAQs to help you and our only request that you provide a copy of the 'Code of Conduct for Tree Wardens' during the appointment process.
4. Get your new Tree Warden registered with our network. Once you've appointed a Tree Warden they'll need to register with our West Sussex network. There's information on how to sign up and register below (as well as how to join our new Tree Warden hub!).
5. Make a plan and get going. We recommend making a plan of action to help guide the Tree Warden in the early phase of becoming a Tree Warden. We've provided a template 'New Starter Plan' which can help to: agree mutual aims or goals, agree how and when to stay in touch, agree on future briefings or updates to the council.

Once appointed, the Tree Warden Coordinator will be there to help and will continually circulate updates, news, and training opportunities which will also help Tree Wardens gain momentum in their new role.

Getting Registered

How to register as a newly appointed Tree Warden? - The fastest way to register is online! Once we've received your registration form, you'll be added to our network (in the meantime, we'll verify your appointment with the relevant council). Once confirmed, we'll send a welcome email to your contact details provided.

• Register online here (opens in new window) - To fill in the online form you'll need to provide an email address and a screen name.
• Paper form - A paper form of the Tree Warden Registration Form can be downloaded from the 'recruitment documents' section within this webpage. You can send us a scan (or a clear picture from a camera) of the paper form by email, or by post. Instructions are shown at the top of the paper form.

Join our West Sussex Tree Warden Hub

Registered? Why not join our hub - Once registered, you can join our West Sussex Tree Wardens Hub to network with other Tree Wardens across the county. It's the most useful way to keep updated and is your one-stop shop for all our local resources and training opportunities.

Once registered as a Tree Warden, all you need to do is sign-up to Your Voice (opens in new window) and let the network coordinator know you'd like to join the hub. Access can usually be provided within 2 working days follow notification.

Further information and alternate formats - If you require any of this information in an alternative format, then please contact us by phone 0330 222 4044 or via email at treewardens@westsussex.gov.uk and we will assist you. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have a BT Relay (UK) app (previously known as the NGT texting app) installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 4044.