Urban tree survey
Join us in our nationwide survey of trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
Trees are a beautiful and essential part of the urban landscape. They help to clean the air and soil, counter noise pollution and absorb carbon, among their other benefits. But climate change and our expanding towns and cities are affecting the trees we live amongst.
Take part in our survey so we can build a picture of what trees are growing where and find out how the tree population is changing.
The urban tree survey will run for three years. We need you to take part because you have access to the neighbourhoods and gardens we're interested in.
Getting started
You can start surveying trees now. Everything you need to take part in the survey is in this section - including full instructions, a survey form, interactive tools and identification keys.
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How to take part in the urban tree survey
Find out what you need to do to take part in the urban tree survey, using some simple tools and guides.
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Record your results
Send us your urban tree survey results using our interactive map and survey form.
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Results map
See your tree survey results and images on our map, along with all the other results submitted so far.
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Identify trees
An identification key, factsheets and guidance to help you identify trees.
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Cherry tree survey
The urban cherry survey will be running again next spring - read about what we found out this year.
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About the tree survey
Find out why trees are important, why we are doing this urban tree survey and what we hope to learn.
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Tree ID forum
Get help with your identifications and discuss trees in the NaturePlus tree forum.
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Learning resources
School pupils can take part in the urban tree survey with these curriculum-linked learning resources aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11)
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Trees glossary
Don’t know a sepal from a stigma? Use our glossary of features and definitions for some of the words and phrases used in these pages.
Tree survey tools
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