Ancient Tree Inventory blog

• Science Meets Art – how the ATI benefits illustrators and scientists alike

  Hannah Tiedeman, 05/11/2025
  

  A botanical illustrator uses the Ancient Tree Inventory to inspire her scientific illustrations of common alder.

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• A Glimpse into the Life of ATI Verifiers

  Nea Weston, 24/10/2024
  

  Nea Weston, a young content creator joins the Midlands verifier group for a day visit at the legendary Bradgate Park. As the day unfolds, Nea peeks into the life of ATI verifiers and starts seeing some old trees with new eyes. 

  "Each tree is unique, and trying to read and interpret its features is a joyful process."

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• Unveiling the Hidden Oak Tree Treasures: Adding Bradgate Park's Ancient Trees to the ATI Map

  Robb Doyle, 17/01/2024
  

  A brief story of how dedicated volunteers worked together to record hundreds of ancient and veteran trees across the historical park of Bradgate onto the Ancient Tree Inventory. Click through and see some inspiring photography.

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• Exploring Poland's Natural Monuments Scheme: Protecting old and special trees in law

  Adele Benson, 18/11/2023
  

  Adele Benson, a campaigner at the Woodland Trust, recounts a memorable trip to Poland with colleagues and takes us through their journey of learning more about the ancient trees in the country, protected under the Green Monuments Scheme. 

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• The Flying Trees of Langholm

  Sally Bavin, 16/06/2023
  

  When trees fly...

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