Tree Related Websites

If you're keen to learn more about tree related issues or perhaps you're looking for specific tree information, the following list provides links to sites that may be of help.

Ancient Tree Forum link will open in new window The Woodland Trust and the Ancient Tree Forum are working together in promoting the conservation of ancient trees.

Arboricultural Association (AA) link will open in new window Formed in 1964, the AA promotes good tree work practices through sponsorship of training events, seminars and an Annual Conference.

Books about Trees link will open in new window A website where tree professionals can browse a wide selection of specialist books and be kept informed about new and forthcoming publications.

Botanical Society of the British Isles (BSBI) link will open in new window The Botanical Society of the British Isles is for everyone who is interested in the flora of Britain and Ireland.

British Trees link will open in new window This site aims to be a definitive guide to British Tree Species.  

Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) link will open in new window The government department dealing with all matters relating to the planning process under the Town and Country Planning Act, including Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) and Conservation Area tree protection.

English Oak Trees link will open in new window An ancient English Oak tree called Old Knobbley inspires this site. Old K lives in Mistley, England and is over 400 years old. The site also has links to individual woodland and global ecology information and issues.

Environment Agency link will open in new window A government agency whose job is to look after the environment and make it a better place for today and for future generations.

Forestry Commission link will open in new window The Forestry Commission is the Government Department responsible for forestry policy and controls of woodland management in accordance with the Forestry Act, throughout Great Britain.

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) link will open in new window The ISA is the world's biggest group of professional arborists with over 14,000 members distributed throughout 38 "chapters" across the 5 continents.

National Association of Tree Officers (NATO) link will open in new window NATO is a UK based, independent organisation that represents and distributes the views and concerns of Tree Officers nationwide.

Natural England link will open in new window The organisation that serves to champion the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places in England.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew link will open in new windowWith parks and arboreta at Kew Gardens, Chiswick and Wakehurst Place in Sussex, this site provides details of events, training and reference for trees and plants from all over the world.

Royal Forestry Society (RFS) link will open in new window The Royal Forestry Society was founded in 1882 to further the appreciation, understanding and knowledge of trees, woods and forests.

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) link will open in new window The RHS is the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting gardening.

Tree Advice Trust link will open in new window The Tree Advice Trust is an independent charity whose aims are to research and disseminate practical information and guidance on the cultivation, maintenance and care of trees grown for amenity.

The Tree Council link will open in new window The Tree Council promotes the planting and conservation of trees in town and countryside. 

The Woodland Trust link will open in new window The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.

Tree Register of the British Isles (TROBI) link will open in new window Britain's tree heritage is recorded within the Tree Register, a charity with a unique database of over 125,000 of our most notable trees.

World Land Trust link will open in new window The World Land Trust is a conservation charity that has helped purchase and protect over 300,000 acres of rainforest and other threatened wildlife habitats worldwide.



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