Oct
26
2021
Images from our biggest ever Scotland volunteer gathering!
Last Sunday at Glamis Castle in Angus, we ran our first volunteer gathering since 2019...
Aug
26
2021
Ancient Tree Inventory Volunteer Update | Summer 2021
Dear Ancient Tree Verifiers, I hope you are well, and that you have all had an enjoyable time verifying trees for the ATI this summer. We’d like to take a moment to celebrate a handful of the most exciting finds of the season. Highlights of the summer ...
May
22
2021
The Auld Alders at Newhall
Keith Knight is an Ancient Tree Verifier based in the Borders and has written this entertaining piece about a recent recording trip with fellow volunteers. The Ancient Tree Verifiers in Scotland communicate on a very active WhatsApp group, but I know how delighted they were...
Aug
11
2020
Ancient Tree Verifiers | August Update
Dear Ancient Tree Verifiers I hope you are all keeping well. Apologies that I have not been in touch with an update for a few weeks (is it just me or is the summer flying by?!). Ancient Tree Research Project Update: I am going to keep this update fairly...
Jun
16
2020
A Question of Size?
Our local golf course has been a place of some wonder in the last few weeks. As we (cautiously) emerge from lockdown, I know how valuable this space has been for local people. We are fortunate to have plenty of green space on our doorstep, including...
Apr
27
2020
Recording the Legendary Trees of Sherwood Forest
Article by Helen Leaf, Ancient Tree Volunteer Verifier I'm a Verifier for the Ancient Tree Inventory, and what I've been doing for the past few years is going to Sherwood Forest to record the veteran and ancient trees there. At the start, the trees were on...
Apr
20
2020
A Champion for ancient trees
During lockdown, many of you will have been reminded of how important it is to stay connected to nature. I have been really impressed with the unwavering commitment of our volunteers in this unusual time and what really shines through from all of you wonderful...
Apr
07
2020
The incredible world of ancient trees
During times of self-isolation and social distancing, it is important that we all find ways to continue to connect with nature. Our Ancient Tree Inventory could provide the perfect way to learn more about the incredible world of ancient trees. The Ancient Tree Inventory is a...
Mar
19
2020
Immersion in all things volunteering for University of the Highlands and Islands students
Recently I gave a talk to students from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) about how volunteering works with the Woodland Trust. After this, we headed out for an enjoyable day's ancient tree recording in Glen Nevis, the beautiful glen below our highest...