Tree / woodland management - links

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Trees

Arboricultural Association information and advice about the planting and care of trees for the general public
Arboricultural Information Exchange source of information for professional arboriculturalists
Dendrologist News, information and events for tree enthusiasts
Global Trees Campaign aim to protect threatened tree species through information, conservation and support for sustainable use
London Tree Officers Association professional organisation aiming to enhance the management of the capital’s trees
National Association of Tree Officers representing the views and concerns of tree officers in the UK
Plants for a Future edible, medicinal and useful plants for a healthy world
Tree Advice Trust charity researching and disseminating information and guidance on the cultivation, maintenance and care of trees grown for amenity
The Tree Council promoting the planting and conservation of trees in town and countryside
The Tree Register a record of notable trees in the UK
Trees for Cities charity planting trees in cities in the UK and overseas
Woodlands.co.uk guide to British tree identification

Woodlands & forestry

Andy Reynolds woodland observations – a video walk around a woodland with our friend and author Andy
British Horse Loggers association of contractors extracting felled logs from woodlands using horses; register, newsletter, training, for sale & wanted etc.
Coppice.co.uk lots of information about coppicing and coppice products
Coppice-Products directory of coppice workers and glossary of coppice products
Forestry England custodian of UK public forests
Forestry Contracting Association protecting the interests of forestry workers
Forestry Journal interesting articles, forestry equipment for sale
Health & Safety Executive lots of information on chainsaw safety
Lantra Awards governing body for land-based training
National Proficiency Test Committee The largest nationally-recognised awarding body within the land-based sector
Royal Forestry Society charity furthering the appreciation, understanding and knowledge of trees, woods and forests
Small Woodland Owners Group for the enjoyment and conservation of British woodlands
Small Woods Association supporting the owners of small woodlands; index of UK groups involved with woods and woodland skills
Trees for Life volunteer to help reafforest the Scottish Highlands
Woodland Heritage organisation supporting British woodlands, with forum, projects, courses, and resources
The Woodland Trust charity dedicated to the protection of UK native woodland
WoodNet information, research, training in all aspects of timber use and woodland management in the SE of England, inc. list of woodland management, coppicing and hedgelaying specialists

Timber products, services & crafts

Coppice-Products directory of coppice workers and glossary of coppice products
Forest Stewardship Council enabling you to buy forest products with the confidence that you are not contributing to global forest destruction
Grown in Britain movement aiming to create sustainable wood culture

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