ANTONY WOODLAND GARDEN
MISSION STATEMENT
To continue to maintain and develop the Woodland Garden as a place of beauty for the enjoyment of many and as a resource for botanical understanding and excellence.
We will do this by:
Garden management
- Maintaining the International Camellia Garden of Excellence status and the National Collection status of the Camellia japonica collection.
- Prioritising the collections of Camellias, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas and similar, growing and displaying these to best advantage.
- Maintaining and enhancing the collection of specimen trees.
- Carrying out new planting that is compatible with the existing collections and the character of the Garden.
- Continuing to improve upon the labelling and recording of specimen plants.
- Maintaining the character and the historic landscape layout of the garden.
Public access and education
- Promoting public awareness of the Garden, facilitating access and enhancing the visitor experience.
- Hosting and leading Garden tours and giving talks to gardening groups.
- Providing information on all aspects of the Garden for educational purposes.
- Recording via the Management Plan details of maintenance regimes, changes to these and perceived results, making this information available to interested parties.
- Exploring further ways to develop the Garden as an educational resource at all levels including for young people.
Carew Pole Garden Trust, March 2023.