Environment

Trees & Plants

Ancient Tree Hunt
Search this site, maintained by the Woodland Trust, for ancient trees by species or county.
http://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/

British Trees
The British Trees website aims to be the definitive guide to British tree species on the Internet.
http://www.british-trees.com/

Forestry Commission
Find out about the work and research of the Forestry Commission plus leisure activities, sustainable forestry etc. and useful information about trees, forests and climate change (click on the 'Woodlands for Learning' image).
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/

International Tree Foundation
The International Tree Foundation is a charitable organisation whose main aim is to encourage tree planting.
http://www.internationaltreefoundation.org/

Plantlife UK
Plantlife UK's mission is to protect the nation's wild plants. Find information about its conservation work, campaigns and nature reserves in the UK and lists of wild plants and species. Included are details of the county flower for each county in the UK.
http://www.plantlife.org.uk/ uk/ index-uk.html

Postcode Plants Database
The aim of this web site is to encourage gardeners and other horticulturalists to plant the native trees, shrubs and flowers that are local to their areas. The Postcode Plants Database generates lists of native plants and wildlife for any specified postal district in the UK. Simply type in the first three or four characters of your postcode to obtain a tailor-made list.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/ nature-online/ life/ plants-fungi/ postcode-plants/

The Tree Register
The Tree Register website lists basic details about champion native species (largest, tallest and exceptional specimens). You can also search for notable tree collections in Britain and Ireland and find out how to measure the girth, height and growth of a tree.
http://www.treeregister.org/

Tree Council
Information about the Tree Council and its activities - including the tree warden scheme and an events section.
http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/

Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is a charity dedicated to the protection of native woodland. Search for a wood in the UK and find out more about woods, their conservation and current campaigns.
http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/

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