Join us in our nationwide survey of trees in streets, parks and gardens across the UK.
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 is now in its second year. We need you to take part because you have access to the neighbourhoods and gardens we're interested in.
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.
Find out what you need to do to take part in the urban tree survey, using some simple tools and guides.
Send us your urban tree survey results using our interactive map and survey form.
See your tree survey results and images on our map, along with all the other results submitted so far.
An identification key, factsheets and guidance to help you identify trees.
The cherry survey will be running again next spring. Find out what the first survey revealed.
Find out why trees are important, why we are doing this urban tree survey and what we hope to learn.
Get help with your identifications and discuss trees in the NaturePlus tree forum.
School pupils can take part in the urban tree survey with these curriculum-linked learning resources aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11)
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.
Holly trees are a striking part of Britain's winter scenery and our scientists want to learn more about where they are growing in gardens and parks.
Help us by going on a holly hunt and plotting your sightings on the urban tree survey online map.
Holly trees (Ilex species)
A holly tree laden with bright red fruit set against glossy green leaves is one of the most cheerful objects in the winter landscape.
The most well-known species in Britain is the common or European holly, Ilex aquifolium, one of only three native European species.
If you have a question about trees, or want some help identifying a particular tree, the experts and enthusiasts in our Tree ID forum could help you.
thanks both. I see that this is a type of tree which branches much further up-- there are no lo...
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:44:20
Hi Mook At the time of planting, this forest was under German control, see http://en.wikipedia....
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:38:46
Hi, they look greatLooks like they have been partially snapped at an early age at ground level, and ...
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:11:51
I came across this picture of forest trees in Gryfino, Poland, which show an odd curvature of their ...
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:36:24
Thanks for the details about the 2 books. I can get hold of them here so I will see what they can of...
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:10:03