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Registered Charity
1071012
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The UK's Ancient Trees. |
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Ancient trees are a vital and treasured part
of our natural and cultural landscape. Ancient trees in the Britain
represent a resource of great international significance. It has been
estimated that Britain may be home to around 80% of Europe's ancient trees.
They harbour a unique array of wildlife and echo the lives of past
generations of people in ways that no other part of our natural world is
able. The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) are determined to see this priceless
legacy conserved for the benefit of all in our society and revitalised for
future generations through the creation of a succession of future ancient
trees.
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We believe there should be no further
avoidable loss of ancient trees
through development pressure, agricultural clearance, mismanagement or
poor practice.
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We want to see ancient trees properly
managed. This will require research
and education in management techniques for ancient trees and their
surroundings.
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We want to see the development of a
succession of future ancient trees, properly identified, protected and
managed as part of a new cultural
landscape, in sympathy with modern society and reflecting our values as
well as reflecting those of the past.
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We believe it is vital to build a greater
awareness and understanding of the value and importance of ancient trees.
The part that ancient trees play as a host to a specialised range of
wildlife and their importance as part of the cultural landscape and social
history of the UK is not widely appreciated. One of the ways in which
ancient trees will be protected and cared for is in developing
understanding of their importance and concern for their future,
particularly amongst landowners.
In order to achieve this there need to be
changes in land use and practice that respect the needs of ancient trees and
the wildlife they support. |
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