An Ancient Tree Forum gathering under the Birnam sycamore near Dunkeld Photo: By Hannah Solloway
The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) has pioneered the conservation of ancient trees for over 30 years, and is the only UK organisation focused solely on ancient and other veteran trees. We believe there should be no further avoidable loss of these trees through development pressure, agricultural clearance, mismanagement or poor practice.
Our vision is for ancient and other veteran trees, their wildlife, and their heritage and cultural values to be safeguarded now and in the future. Read more >>
The Ancient Tree Forum is committed to equality, diversity, fairness and inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The Ancient Tree Forum recognises a lack of diversity in our field. We have not taken enough action before to specifically address this, and have therefore been at fault. Read more >>
We are very grateful to our recent and current funders and supporters, for enabling us to champion ancient trees, and their wildlife, heritage and cultural values. Read more >>
The Ancient Tree Forum trustees have been elected on to the board, bringing a wide range of expertise and experience. Read more >>
A number of local and regional Ancient Tree Forum groups have been set up, and it is hoped that in time, new groups will develop in other areas. Read more >>
The Ancient Tree Forum is primarily a network organisation, working with and through local groups, trustees and other specialists, who alongside us, are driving the expertise of the protection of ancient trees. Read more >>
The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) was founded in 1993 by a group of multi-disciplinary experts and specialists who came together to discuss ancient trees and their management. Read more >>
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