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A Key for Identifying British Trees and Shrubs
- A practical guide to identifying Britain's native trees and shrubs, in summer and winter.
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Ancient Tree Hunt
- A national project to map and record Britain's ancient trees, and so ensure their conservation. Includes resources, news, and hot to get involved.
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Ancient Yew Group
- Aims to monitor, survey and protect Britain's ancient yew trees. Features articles, a gazetteer of ancient, significant or lost yews and details of how to get involved.
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The Big Tree Plant
- Government initiative to encourage people across England to plant more trees. Details how to get involved and includes tree planting advice and funding information.
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British Trees
- Resource from the Woodland Trust which helps the user recognise and identify over 70 tree and shrub species found in the British Isles.
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Central Scotland Forest
- Once brought to completion, this work in process is intended to cover an area the size of Greater Glasgow, currently consisting of trees spread throughout the 620 square acres bounded by Edinburgh, Glasgow, Falkirk/Stirling and Lanark. The mission is defined, along with an annual report and forest review, as well as its board of directors, staff, and contacts.
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Community Woodland Network
- Network of local community woodland groups. Provides downloadable guides for those setting up a group, plus a directory of groups around the UK.
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Community Woodlands Association
- Represents Scotland’s community woodland groups, and provides advice, networking and training; describes their programmes and projects, with a list of members, news, contacts, jobs and volunteer opportunities.
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Forests Forever
- The environmental voice of the timber industry and aims to promote the environmental benefits of timber as well as encourage responsible trading practices in the UK.
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Friends of the Trees
- Promoting sacred groves anywhere on the British Isles and to advance the legal protection of ancient trees. Provides research documents, details of current projects and information about the group's history.
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Heritage Woodlands
- A guide to a five-year project to restore 35 ancient South Yorkshire woodlands which fuelled the Industrial Revolution; includes maps, visitor information, how to get involved, and their education programme.
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Jubilee Woods
- Tree planting program inspired by the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012; contains information on how to take part.
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The National Forest
- A forest in the making, with trees being planted across 200 square miles of central England. Includes news, extensive visitor information, project background and details of the Forest Plan up to 2014.
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Native Woodlands Discussion Group
- Group for enthusiasts concerned about the ecology and management of native woodlands in Northern Britain. Provides information about group activities, meetings and field trips.
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New Caledonian Woodlands
- Delivers a range of woodland and biodiversity projects to involve groups and individuals in improvements for environment and community; includes their programme and prices, with a profile and contacts.
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One Oak
- Educational project which follows one oak tree, from the time of its felling, through research into its age and history and on to the many different products made from its wood.
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Plymouth Tree Partnership
- Brings together organisations, groups and individuals who want to conserve and improve the city's trees. Includes information about their projects and tree warden scheme, background, and the city's favourite trees.
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The Ravine WoodLIFE Project
- Offers details of this conservation initiative to restore ash woodlands in the Peak District in Derbyshire and the Wye Valley on the South Wales border.
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Scottish Aspen
- A forum for gathering and sharing information on Aspen in Scotland; includes details of their recording scheme, and advice and resources for managing and propagating the species.
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Scottish Native Woods
- Aims to rescue, restore and expand Scotland’s native woodlands. Features woodland history, details of the organisation's activities and projects and photo gallery of Scottish woodlands.
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Small Woods Association
- Supports and promotes the work done by the owners and carers of small woodlands. Provides FAQ, news, articles and information on Smallwoods magazine, plus details of courses and training in woodland related subjects.
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Sylva Foundation
- Charitable trust supporting sustainable forestry for public benefit. Offers information on a number of different projects and educational public initiatives.
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Tir Coed
- Alliance of countryside organisations in Wales promoting the importance of local woodlands. Contains downloadable policy documentation and details of current and past projects.
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Tree Advice Trust
- Charity offering practical information and guidance on the cultivation, maintenance and care of trees grown for amenity. Includes publications list and details of their tree helpline.
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Tree Appeal
- Aims to promote biodiversity, create habitats and improve the environment for people by planting native species of broad leaved trees. Includes details of their programmes for schools and businesses, how to get involved, and contacts.
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Tree Council
- Umbrella body for over 180 UK organisations working to promote the importance of trees within the changing environment. Includes details of community action programmes and the Tree Wardens scheme, plus news and publications lists.
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Tree For All - Wales
- Features information about this children's tree planting campaign, run by the Woodland Trust. Includes details of current campaigns and how to get involved, plus information about the Welsh Assembly's plans to create a new Welsh National Forest.
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Tree Matters
- Produces The Dendrologist, a quarterly magazine for people interested in trees. Includes tree tips, events and training, and advice on local tree recording.
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The Tree Register
- Maintains a database of notable and ancient trees in Britain and Ireland. Includes news, information on tree measuring and tree measurement online form as well as access to the database.
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Trees for Cities
- Independent charity working with local communities on urban tree-planting and landscaping projects; information about their activities, education programme, background materials, and contact.
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Trees for Life
- Works to conserve and restore surviving areas of the ancient Caledonian Forest; includes a description of the area, its wildlife and environment, and their projects. Also offers newsletters and opportunities to support.
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Visit Woods
- Showcases nearly all of the woods in the UK which are open to the public, with suggestions for enjoying your visit.
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Woodland Trust
- Woodland conservation charity presents publications, news releases, and information on campaigns and opportunities for involvement.
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