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What we record and why

  • What we record

    Photograph of ancient beech trees on the Cotswold Way, Cickley Hill National Park. (Photo Nick Turner/Alamy)

    What we record

    There are thousands of ancient trees in the UK and we need to know where they are. Here’s our guide to spotting ancient, veteran and notable trees so you can help us put them on the map.

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  • Why we record ancient trees

    Photograph of tawny owl. (Photo: Alex Berryman/WTML)

    Why we record ancient trees

    Ancient trees provide homes and shelter for thousands of species. Find out why they're important for us and for wildlife.

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Spotted an old tree?

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