Ancient Tree Forum

February 2004 Double click to enlarge picture		This book records the magnificent tree heritage of Britain and Ireland and is an essential guide to locating our champion trees. ‘We are told where the best specimens are to be found, the grandest, the tallest, those of massive girth, the oldest and rarest in woods, fields, parks and gardens’ Her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire, Patron of the Tree Register. It lists 3,500 champion trees of 2,020 different kinds growing in the British Isles today. There are lots of lovely pictures of the trees (84 colour photographs). The book has been compiled by Owen Johnson the assistant Registrar of the Tree Register. Further information: The book is available from the Tree Register at a special discount price of Ł17.50 plus Ł4.95 p and p. To obtain copies contact The Secretary, The Tree Register of the British Isles, 77a Hall End, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9HP or email info@tree-register.org or tel 01234 768884