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Where to see ancient trees

A horse chestnut planted by Dr Livingstone at Inveraray. Photograph by Lucinda Marland.

By Elizabeth Walton of The Field

Monday, 12 May 2008

Thanks to lack of revolution and invasion, Britain has more ancient trees than any other country in northern Europe. Why not visit them?

ANCIENT TREE FORUM

The Ancient Tree Forum safeguards ancient trees. It brings enthusiasts together to:
•champion protection of ancient trees;
•promote good management and conservation practice;
•increase awareness and enjoyment of ancient trees;
•encourage research.

Events are organised across the UK; everyone is welcome.
The Ancient Tree Hunt is a nationwide search to map all the fat, old trees in the realm. They are part of our cultural heritage and have a vast ecological value: start recording right now on the website.
The Ancient Tree Forum, c/o Woodland Trust, Autumn Park, Grantham NG32 6LL, tel 01476 581135, visit the website.

THE TREE COUNCIL

A registered charity, the Tree Council is lobbying for a National List of Trees of Special Interest
to secure their future. It runs a “Walk in the Woods” festival in May and a “Seed Gathering Season” in the autumn. As an umbrella body for 150 organisations working for trees, the Council co-ordinates a
nationwide Tree Warden Scheme for active volunteers who champion, conserve and enhance their communities’ trees and woods: 71 Newcomen Street, London SE1 1YT, tel 020 7407 9992, visit the website.