Skip to content

About
- About
- Who we are
  We are City of Trees. We plant trees, look after trees and promote a culture of trees – rooted in Greater Manchester.
- Who we work with
  We are City of Trees. We plant trees, look after trees and promote a culture of trees – rooted in Greater Manchester.
- Our people
  We are City of Trees. We plant trees, look after trees and promote a culture of trees – rooted in Greater Manchester.
- Our impact
  We are City of Trees. We plant trees, look after trees and promote a culture of trees – rooted in Greater Manchester.
- Join our team
  We are City of Trees. We plant trees, look after trees and promote a culture of trees – rooted in Greater Manchester.
Our work
- Our work
- What we do
  We believe in trees to create better, greener places, to boost health and wellbeing and for nature recovery.
- Tree planting
  We believe in trees to create better, greener places, to boost health and wellbeing and for nature recovery.
- Woodland management
  We believe in trees to create better, greener places, to boost health and wellbeing and for nature recovery.
- Community engagement
  We believe in trees to create better, greener places, to boost health and wellbeing and for nature recovery.
- Our services
  We believe in trees to create better, greener places, to boost health and wellbeing and for nature recovery.
- Growing for the future
  We believe in trees to create better, greener places, to boost health and wellbeing and for nature recovery.
Take action
- Take action
- As an individual
  Take action on the climate emergency and help us make our region even better, one tree at a time.
- As a business
  Take action on the climate emergency and help us make our region even better, one tree at a time.
- As a school
  Take action on the climate emergency and help us make our region even better, one tree at a time.
- As a landowner
  Take action on the climate emergency and help us make our region even better, one tree at a time.
Events
News

View all events

Woodland Green Skills at Hatchett’s Wood, Manchester

The Details

Learn the theory behind how and why we manage woodlands and how to identify woodland species with City of Trees.

This is session 1 of 3 of our Woodland Green Skills Series – attend all 3 to learn the theory and practical skills behind managing woodlands.

This session is for young people aged 16-25, looking to learn new skills, gain experience in the environment sector or just to try something new! If you have any questions or would like any more information, contact Hannah at hannah@cityoftrees.org.uk.

Time & Location

10am – 3pm at Hatchett’s Wood, Wythenshawe, M22 0FB.
Meet near the Hatchett Road entrance, what3words: ///broached.striving.convey
If you have any issues finding the event on the day then please contact Hannah (07519 326206).

Parking/public transport

The nearest Metrolink stop is Robinswood Road, a 5 minute walk away.
The nearest bus stops are Robinswood Road Metrolink Stop B (Stop ID: MANGTJGP) and Robinswood Road Metrolink Stop D (Stop ID: MANGPTGT) where the following bus routes stop: 11, 43, 130, 368, 716, 731, 768.

About the site

Hatchett’s Wood is a public wood. The area where we will be working has uneven ground, thick vegetation, and informal paths through the woodland. A portaloo will be available on site for volunteer use.

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

10:00 am

Location

Hatchett Road, Wythenshawe, M22 0FB