Ancient Tree Inventory blog

• Volunteer Training Day

  David Alderman, 17/08/2026
  

  This blog takes a look at one of our Volunteer training days 2026 at Tatton park. These days involve mix of experienced Lead Verifiers and newly recruited, recently trained verifiers. 

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• Big Elm Hunting

  Max Coleman, 10/08/2026
  

   

  Fascinated by the resilience of elm trees in the face of Dutch elm disease, Max Coleman has spent years discovering and documenting some remarkable surviving elms across the Scottish Borders. While a number of these trees have been recorded on the Ancient Tree Inventory (ATI), many remain unlisted.

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• 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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