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What we do

The Ancient Tree Forum seeks to secure the long term future of ancient and other veteran trees through advocacy of no further loss, good management, and the development of a succession of future ancient trees.

We do this by raising awareness and increasing understanding of their value and importance. We achieve awareness raising and increased understanding through an active and expert network of volunteers, promoting best management and conservation practice, lobbying government bodies about their recognition and protection, encouraging research, and increasing peoples’ enjoyment of old trees.

Events and field trips

ATF shares knowledge and information and develop cutting-edge practical know-how in the care and management of ancient and other veteran trees and their ecology. Read more >>
Training

Our members include many national specialists in ancient trees, their biology and management, which has enabled us to develop and deliver a range of courses Read more >>
Innovate and learn

An important part of our work is developing our understanding of ancient trees, their biodiversity and how to manage them Read more >>
Improving policy

We monitor legislation, policies, advice and actions by the UK government, devolved authorities, local government, non-governmental organisations and the European Union aiming to ensure that the value of ancient trees is fully recognised and that their protection and management in sympathetic and sustainable ways is promoted and supported Read more >>
Working in partnership

We work closely with partners from a range of voluntary and public sector organisations enabling us to deliver joint projects, produce joint resources and papers and put together consortium funding bids. Read more >>
Technical Advisory Panel

The panel is designed to gather technical knowledge, share learning, and make recommendations on how this newly acquired knowledge will be most effectively disseminated. This is informed by Ancient Tree Forum's five-year strategy, as well as broader, national influences which impact AOVTs. Read more >>
Experts of the Future

The Experts of the Future programme will mentor, support and nurture a cohort of 5 up-and-coming experts in Ancient and other Veteran Trees. Read more >>
VETcert

VETcert is an EU funded project that aims to harmonise skills and knowledge recognition in veteran tree management across Europe. Read more >>

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