Links

Useful links

Here are links to some useful organisations, grouped into three sections:

If you belong to a local group that has an interest in trees and nature conservation please let us know and we will happily add them to the list.  Similarly if you know of an interesting website that other Tree wardens might appreciate contact us with the details.

Local groups
Organisation
Description
Website
Snakey Lane Wildlife Area Snaky Lane is important for its grassland and wildflowers.  Accessible for all there is a lovely pond and highland cattle graze in the winter.  It is looked after by the Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Group. www.blackwater-valley.org.uk/snaky_lane_.htm
Fox Corner Community Wildlife Area Fox Corner Community Wildlife Area is a truly locally managed site, a wildlife area for Fox Corner that has woodland, meadows and streams flowing through it. www.foxcornerwildlife.org.uk
Friends of Foxley The Friends of Foxley volunteer group were founded in 1992 to work in partnership with the the London Borough of Croydon to maintain, enhance and manage Foxley Wood for the benefit of local residents and visitors. www.friendsoffoxley.co.uk
Lingfield Nature Reserve Lingfield Wildlife Area (LWA) is a community project to convert two fields in Lingfield into a nature reserve for all to enjoy. www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk


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Trees Hedges and Woods
Organisation
Description
Website
Agroforestry Research Trust Researches into temperate agroforestry and into all aspects of plant cropping and uses www.agroforestry.co.uk
Allotment Forestry Promotes the use of local woodland products in the garden and allotment http://www.allotmentforestry.com/index.htm
Ancient Tree Forum Researches into and promotes good practice in conserving old trees www.woodland-trust.org.uk/ancient-tree-forum/
Arboricultural Association Trade body for British arboriculturalists and tree consultants www.trees.org.uk
Arboricultural Information Exchange Online noticeboard for sharing information and news about tree care www.aie.org.uk
Bedgebury Pinetum Large and varied collection of conifers in Kent www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk
British Trees An enthusiast’s site on native trees and their characteristics http://www.british-trees.com/index.htm
Brogdale Home to the National Fruit Collections, in Kent www.brogdale.org
Click-forestry-directory An extensive listing of suppliers and organizations concerned with wood, trees and forestry www.click-forestry-directory.co.uk
Coppice Products A site about coppicing and coppicers www.coppice-products.co.uk
Eco-Lots Free online advertising for rural products and services, including timber and wood fuel www.ecolots.co.uk
English Woodlands (Burrow Nursery) Supplier of native and other trees, in Heathfield, East Sussex www.ewburrownursery.co.uk
Forestry Commission Research and advice on national woods and forests www.forestry.gov.uk
National Hedgelaying Society Encourages the art of hedgelaying and keeps local styles in existence
www.hedgelaying.org.uk
National Urban Forestry Unit
Charity aimed at making people aware of the contribution trees make to the quality of life in towns
www.nufu.org.uk
Pope's Trees 
Dave Pope is a Tree Warden in Surrey and this website is his record of interesting trees from around the world. Take time to scroll through some of the pictures and enjoy reading some interesting facts. 
http://www.popestrees.com/
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World-famous gardens, based in south-west London and at Wakehurst Place, West Sussex
griffin.rbgkew.org.uk
Royal Forestry Society
Exists to further the appreciation, understanding and knowledge of trees, woods and forests
http://www.rfs.org.uk/
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
In Hampshire. Said to hold the greatest collection of hardy trees and shrubs in the world
www.hillier.hants.gov.uk
Small Woods Association
Supports and promotes the owners and carers of small woodlands
http://www.smallwoods.org.uk/
Sussex & Surrey Coppice Group
Promotes the local coppice industry and the regeneration of coppice woodlands
www.woodnet.org.uk/sscg
Tree Council, The
Parent body for all Tree Warden groups
http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/
Tree Matters
Web site for The Dendrologist magazine
http://www.treematters.freeserve.co.uk/
Tree Register of the British Isles
Collects data on notable trees in Britain and Ireland
http://www.tree-register.org/
Trees for Cities Trees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree-planting and landscaping projects. www.treesforcities.org
Trees for London
Charity promoting the planting and care of trees in the capital
http://www.treesforlondon.org.uk/
Woodland Investment Management
Helps people find small woodlands to buy
http://www.woodlands.co.uk/
Woodland Trust
Research and action-based charity for Britain’s woods
http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/
WoodNet
Online services for wood producers and users
http://www.woodnet.org.uk/


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General Conservation
Organisation
Description
Website
Bat Conservation Trust Research and action on conserving Britain’s bats www.bats.org.uk
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) Advice and activities on all aspects of nature conservation www.btcv.org
Butterfly Conservation
Action and research on conserving Britain’s butterflies and moths
www.butterfly-conservation.org
Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)
Aims to influence countryside policy-making
www.cpre.org.uk
Corporation of London open spaces
The City of London owns several green spaces around the capital, including Ashtead Common
http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/living_environment/open_spaces/
Countrylovers
Listings site for organizations concerned with nature conservation and outdoor pursuits
www.countrylovers.co.uk
Countryside Agency
Statutory body; gives advice and funding
www.countryside.gov.uk
Natural England
Government agency set up to champion the conservation of wildlife and wild places in England
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/
GreenSpace
A coordinating organization for people and groups involved with public parks and open spaces
www.green-space.org.uk
National Trust
Guardian of large areas of British countryside and coastline
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Ponds Conservation Trust
Advice on ponds and wetland
www.pondstrust.org.uk
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Runs reserves and campaigns on feathery matters
www.rspb.org.uk
Southern Wildlife Areas Network (SWAN)
Self-help group for people involved practically in nature conservation in southern Britain
swan2001.members.beeb.net
Surrey Choice
Online guide to Surrey
www.surreychoicenet.co.uk
Surrey County Council
Local authority; advice and regulation. Has some useful pages on Surrey’s woods and on woodland management
www.surreycc.gov.uk
Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT)
Conservation activities, advice and education. Part of the national network of county trusts
www.surreywildlifetrust.co.uk