Veteran Trees

Veteran trees are an integral and valuable part of the English landscape. These ancient trees are found in our native woodlands, historic parklands and within hedgerows. They were regarded as assets: wood and timber, boundary markers, aesthetic and cultural features.

Many survive today because of their historical connections, aesthetic appeal or because of their ecological significance, however some have been forgotten and neglected. Many more have already been lost or felled to make room for development, intensive agriculture and forestry, or for misguided safety reasons.

Ancient Tree Guide No.1

Ancient Tree Guide No.2

Ancient Tree Guide No.3

Veteran Ash

Veteran Ash - Hailes Abbey, Gloucester

The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) and the Woodland Trust are working together to promote the conservation of ancient trees. English Heritage together with a number of other key partners has assisted the publication of the following guidance.

Veteran Trees - A guide to risk and responsibility
A leaflet for landowners and managers explaining risk and responsibility in the management of veteran trees.

The Future for Veteran Trees
This full-colour leaflet looks at why veteran trees are special, the work being done to conserve them, and their future.

Veteran Trees Initiative
Historical and cultural aspects
A bibliography.

Evaluation of the Specialist Survey Method for Veteran Tree Recording
English Nature Research Report.

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Veteran Trees at English Heritage sites

Veteran Ash

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