Join the Notice This Tree intervention as they take over Bristol

The #NoticeThisTree project is a series of interventions about protest and loss across the UK. It began with members of the community trying to save a London Plane tree known as the Happy Man Tree (England’s tree of the year 2020).

On Sunday 15 September 2024, they are inviting people to come together to ‘Notice This Tree’ in Bristol. 

#NoticeThisTree imagines a world that is truly connected to the impact of loss and the spectre of extinction. A series of interventions are being held across the UK in response to this continuing loss – with a special focus on the loss of trees. 

Bristol marks the sixth intervention they are holding to notice trees – a tree at risk, one that has already been felled, or a tree that you love.  

People are invited to walk from a tree (or trees) of choice and connect with others before the screening of The Happy Man Tree documentary at the Cube Cinema. 

The intervention has three parts: 

Notice 

Notice a tree – it could be a tree at risk, or one that has been lost – or simply one you love. A map has been created where you can see which Bristol trees people have pinned and/or pin your own tree.  

Then, walk from your tree to a Ceremony for Bristol’s trees, meeting at the Bear Pit at 3pm. 

After the Ceremony there will be a slow march with the Red Rebels to arrive at the Cube Cinema for 4pm.  

Connect 

The screening of the documentary The Happy Man Tree will be at 4.45pm.

People are invited to contribute to the Mycelium Mundus tapestry, share stories and insights, and listen to the ever-evolving audio work which will play as people enter the auditorium to watch Katy McGahan’s film.

The central protagonist is a Hackney street tree and the film charts the attempts on the part of the local community to save it from developers.   

Reflect 

After the film screening there will be a shared reflection from 6.15 to 7pm.

Attendees will discuss the issues that the film raises, including the impact of the loss of mature trees and other natural landmarks in towns and cities across the UK.  

Find out more about Notice This Tree and buy tickets to the screening