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Here you will find a range of publications about the ecology and management of ancient and other veteran trees.

We welcome people citing our work, however, the complexity of the technical management of AoVTs means that we always encourage full reading of the ATF’s own work, rather than any abridged or interpreted versions in other publications.

The ATF does not take responsibility for inaccurate citing, use of material or other inconsistencies that other publishers might make, even when our name has been referenced.

Unless we have approved our logo for use on another publication and host that publication on our website, citing of our work in another organisation’s work does not constitute approval of their interpretation or content.

  • A review of the theory and practice of tree coring on live ancient and veteran trees

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  • Veteran Trees Initiative

    Specialist Survey Method

    English Nature

    PDF to download:
    Specialist Survey Method

  • A study of practical pollarding techniques in northern Europe

    Report of a three month study tour August to November 2003

    An exploration of pollarding techniques by Helen Read, who visited a number of countries including Norway, Sweden, Romania and Austria.

    Download the PDF at no cost

  • Estimating the Age of Large and Veteran Trees in Britain

    Forestry Commission Information Note

    A method of age estimation is proposed that avoids any damage to vulnerable specimen trees. It relies upon comparison with lists of measurements of known date. From these the likely performance of various species in different locations on particular site types can be evaluated. Cross-referencing between individual specimens is credible because trees develop predictably through well-defined patterns of growth. Age can be calculated largely from annual ring areas within the stem, as determined by a simple girth measurement.

    With thanks to the Forestry Commission

    Forestry Commission Information Note

  • Ancient Woodland Inventory handbook (NECR248)

    Technical handbook setting out the methodology used by Natural England to update the ancient woodland inventory.

    Natural England on 8 May 2018

    This technical handbook sets out the methodology used by Natural England to update the ancient woodland inventory. This methodology was developed during the south east ancient woodland revision project. The report provides a clear and consistent methodology for updates, so that the inventory can be systematically updated by Natural England and partners, and for others to understand and apply the methodology.

    Natural England is keen to enhance the accuracy and precision of the Ancient Woodland Inventory (AWI) across England using new technology and a more robust evidence base than was available when the inventory was initiated. This is a large task and the validity and consistency of its outcomes will depend on certain common approaches being applied to the different wooded landscapes across the country.

    Natural England Inventory Handbook

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