The Tree Council
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Conservation charity bringing everyone together for the love of trees 🌳
We are delighted to announce that The Tree Council, supported by M&G is launching ‘Growing Together’, a new initiative for schools and communities.
Growing Together sets out to transform communities and nature through locally grown trees.
Growing Together sets out to transform communities and nature through locally grown trees.
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We are delighted to announce that The Tree Council, supported by M&G is launching ‘Growing Together’, a new initiative for schools and communities.
Growing Together sets out to transform communities and nature through locally grown trees.
Growing Together sets out to transform communities and nature through locally grown trees.
Set your reminders! 🚨
National Tree Week begins this Saturday! Join us to celebrate a future filled with trees, featuring a week of online talks with special guests, tree planting activities and more.
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to find out more. #NationalTreeWeek
National Tree Week begins this Saturday! Join us to celebrate a future filled with trees, featuring a week of online talks with special guests, tree planting activities and more.
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to find out more. #NationalTreeWeek
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Set your reminders! 🚨
National Tree Week begins this Saturday! Join us to celebrate a future filled with trees, featuring a week of online talks with special guests, tree planting activities and more.
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to find out more. #NationalTreeWeek
National Tree Week begins this Saturday! Join us to celebrate a future filled with trees, featuring a week of online talks with special guests, tree planting activities and more.
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to find out more. #NationalTreeWeek
Our Community Planting Projects Senior Officer, Adam, was out in an ancient woodland in Milton Keynes this week.
Who's been spending time with trees this weekend? 🌳
Who's been spending time with trees this weekend? 🌳
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our Community Planting Projects Senior Officer, Adam, was out in an ancient woodland in Milton Keynes this week.
Who's been spending time with trees this weekend? 🌳
Who's been spending time with trees this weekend? 🌳
Our Grants Officer, Geraldine, spotted this beautiful leaf out in Norwich this week!
Who can guess the tree species? 👀🌳
Who can guess the tree species? 👀🌳
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our Grants Officer, Geraldine, spotted this beautiful leaf out in Norwich this week!
Who can guess the tree species? 👀🌳
Who can guess the tree species? 👀🌳
Happy #FungiFriday
Jon, our Director of Trees, Science & Research, found brown brain fungus, which is a parasite often found on dead wood with hairy curtain crust on it.
Jon, our Director of Trees, Science & Research, found brown brain fungus, which is a parasite often found on dead wood with hairy curtain crust on it.
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy #FungiFriday
Jon, our Director of Trees, Science & Research, found brown brain fungus, which is a parasite often found on dead wood with hairy curtain crust on it.
Jon, our Director of Trees, Science & Research, found brown brain fungus, which is a parasite often found on dead wood with hairy curtain crust on it.
There are male and female holly trees, which leads to one of the most commonly asked questions – ‘why doesn’t my holly produce berries?’
This will either be because the tree is male, or because there are no male trees in the area to produce pollen to fertilise the female.
This will either be because the tree is male, or because there are no male trees in the area to produce pollen to fertilise the female.
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
There are male and female holly trees, which leads to one of the most commonly asked questions – ‘why doesn’t my holly produce berries?’
This will either be because the tree is male, or because there are no male trees in the area to produce pollen to fertilise the female.
This will either be because the tree is male, or because there are no male trees in the area to produce pollen to fertilise the female.
The Tree Council returned to Dulwich Picture Gallery last week, with a group of fantastic volunteers from Savills, to support the development of their new public sculpture garden and art forest.
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Tree Council returned to Dulwich Picture Gallery last week, with a group of fantastic volunteers from Savills, to support the development of their new public sculpture garden and art forest.
There's something for everyone during National Tree Week!
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to find an event near you. 💚
#NationalTreeWeek
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to find an event near you. 💚
#NationalTreeWeek
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There's something for everyone during National Tree Week!
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to find an event near you. 💚
#NationalTreeWeek
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to find an event near you. 💚
#NationalTreeWeek
Now, how about that for a leaf that our Grants Officer, Geraldine, found whilst out on a walk!
This is Cornus Alba, also known as Siberian dogwood, which is a deciduous shrub that has stems that turn crimson in winter. 🍂
This is Cornus Alba, also known as Siberian dogwood, which is a deciduous shrub that has stems that turn crimson in winter. 🍂
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Now, how about that for a leaf that our Grants Officer, Geraldine, found whilst out on a walk!
This is Cornus Alba, also known as Siberian dogwood, which is a deciduous shrub that has stems that turn crimson in winter. 🍂
This is Cornus Alba, also known as Siberian dogwood, which is a deciduous shrub that has stems that turn crimson in winter. 🍂
Beautiful autumn colour sweeping through Norfolk, taken by our Comms & Marketing Manager, Amelie. Please do tag us in your autumn pictures! 🍂
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Beautiful autumn colour sweeping through Norfolk, taken by our Comms & Marketing Manager, Amelie. Please do tag us in your autumn pictures! 🍂
A lovely arty nature find by our Corporate & Community Engagement Senior Officer, Joe! A great way to use fallen leaves to create art.🍂
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A lovely arty nature find by our Corporate & Community Engagement Senior Officer, Joe! A great way to use fallen leaves to create art.🍂
Our Director of Trees, Science & Research, Jon, was out in the New Forest when he came across an abundance of fly agaric! #FungiFriday 🍄
These classic fairy tale toadstools often grow beneath birch trees, forming a fascinating underground partnership.
These classic fairy tale toadstools often grow beneath birch trees, forming a fascinating underground partnership.
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our Director of Trees, Science & Research, Jon, was out in the New Forest when he came across an abundance of fly agaric! #FungiFriday 🍄
These classic fairy tale toadstools often grow beneath birch trees, forming a fascinating underground partnership.
These classic fairy tale toadstools often grow beneath birch trees, forming a fascinating underground partnership.
Ancient Druids are said to have conducted their ceremonies and rituals in oak groves, regarding the tree as deeply sacred. In fact, the very word Druid is thought to come from an old Celtic term meaning “knower of the oak.” #FolkloreThursday
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ancient Druids are said to have conducted their ceremonies and rituals in oak groves, regarding the tree as deeply sacred. In fact, the very word Druid is thought to come from an old Celtic term meaning “knower of the oak.” #FolkloreThursday
Join us for a lively and insightful conversation exploring the vital role of trees in farmed landscapes.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Join us for a lively and insightful conversation exploring the vital role of trees in farmed landscapes.
Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/thetr...
Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/thetr...
These large trees have deeply furrowed bark, and often large burrs. They prefer wet edges and stream sides over woods. Country people relied on this tree for fuel-wood, shelter and low-grade timber when no other was available.
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
These large trees have deeply furrowed bark, and often large burrs. They prefer wet edges and stream sides over woods. Country people relied on this tree for fuel-wood, shelter and low-grade timber when no other was available.
Join three authors and experts in the field as they take a look at the extraordinary capacity of trees to establish themselves in the most unexpected of places, giving us hope for a future filled with trees.
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#NationalTreeWeek
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#NationalTreeWeek
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join three authors and experts in the field as they take a look at the extraordinary capacity of trees to establish themselves in the most unexpected of places, giving us hope for a future filled with trees.
Get your free ticket now! > www.tickettailor.com/events/thetr...
#NationalTreeWeek
Get your free ticket now! > www.tickettailor.com/events/thetr...
#NationalTreeWeek
In 2023, during National Tree Week, we joined our amazing Tree Wardens at Bradgate Park to plant trees in the grounds.
Sam, our National Tree Warden Scheme Coordinator, returned to visit them to ensure they are growing strong! 💚
Who else is looking forward to National Tree Week this year? 🙌
Sam, our National Tree Warden Scheme Coordinator, returned to visit them to ensure they are growing strong! 💚
Who else is looking forward to National Tree Week this year? 🙌
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In 2023, during National Tree Week, we joined our amazing Tree Wardens at Bradgate Park to plant trees in the grounds.
Sam, our National Tree Warden Scheme Coordinator, returned to visit them to ensure they are growing strong! 💚
Who else is looking forward to National Tree Week this year? 🙌
Sam, our National Tree Warden Scheme Coordinator, returned to visit them to ensure they are growing strong! 💚
Who else is looking forward to National Tree Week this year? 🙌
Book bundle giveaway!
To celebrate National Tree Week, The Tree Council is giving away a bundle of six exquisite books and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to our website to enter! > treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-cam...
This competition closes at midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
To celebrate National Tree Week, The Tree Council is giving away a bundle of six exquisite books and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to our website to enter! > treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-cam...
This competition closes at midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
November 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Book bundle giveaway!
To celebrate National Tree Week, The Tree Council is giving away a bundle of six exquisite books and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to our website to enter! > treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-cam...
This competition closes at midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
To celebrate National Tree Week, The Tree Council is giving away a bundle of six exquisite books and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to our website to enter! > treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-cam...
This competition closes at midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
We hope you all had a spooky time yesterday! 👻
Clare, our Director of Programmes, Partnership & Comms, spotted this marbled orb weaver spider hiding in the leaf litter! Just like other orb weavers, this spider creates a new web each day.
Clare, our Director of Programmes, Partnership & Comms, spotted this marbled orb weaver spider hiding in the leaf litter! Just like other orb weavers, this spider creates a new web each day.
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We hope you all had a spooky time yesterday! 👻
Clare, our Director of Programmes, Partnership & Comms, spotted this marbled orb weaver spider hiding in the leaf litter! Just like other orb weavers, this spider creates a new web each day.
Clare, our Director of Programmes, Partnership & Comms, spotted this marbled orb weaver spider hiding in the leaf litter! Just like other orb weavers, this spider creates a new web each day.
Happy Halloween!
Today we have a spooky #FungiFriday edition! Red cage fungus spotted in Portugal by our Project Manager, Tess. It's also known as the lattice stinkhorn due to its putrid smell! The fruiting body emerges from an egg-like sack and produces a rotten, meat-like smell to attract flies.
Today we have a spooky #FungiFriday edition! Red cage fungus spotted in Portugal by our Project Manager, Tess. It's also known as the lattice stinkhorn due to its putrid smell! The fruiting body emerges from an egg-like sack and produces a rotten, meat-like smell to attract flies.
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Happy Halloween!
Today we have a spooky #FungiFriday edition! Red cage fungus spotted in Portugal by our Project Manager, Tess. It's also known as the lattice stinkhorn due to its putrid smell! The fruiting body emerges from an egg-like sack and produces a rotten, meat-like smell to attract flies.
Today we have a spooky #FungiFriday edition! Red cage fungus spotted in Portugal by our Project Manager, Tess. It's also known as the lattice stinkhorn due to its putrid smell! The fruiting body emerges from an egg-like sack and produces a rotten, meat-like smell to attract flies.
Happy #FolkloreThursday ✨
Did you know that rowan's Celtic name, 'fid na ndruad', means wizards' tree? The name reflects the rowan tree's folklore history, where the tree was believed to protect people from witches and evil spirits.
Did you know that rowan's Celtic name, 'fid na ndruad', means wizards' tree? The name reflects the rowan tree's folklore history, where the tree was believed to protect people from witches and evil spirits.
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy #FolkloreThursday ✨
Did you know that rowan's Celtic name, 'fid na ndruad', means wizards' tree? The name reflects the rowan tree's folklore history, where the tree was believed to protect people from witches and evil spirits.
Did you know that rowan's Celtic name, 'fid na ndruad', means wizards' tree? The name reflects the rowan tree's folklore history, where the tree was believed to protect people from witches and evil spirits.
📢 New event!
Join us to hear from some of the most promising young voices shaping the future of the tree and environmental sector, as we explore the growing world of green careers.
Sign up here for free > www.tickettailor.com/events/thetr...
Join us to hear from some of the most promising young voices shaping the future of the tree and environmental sector, as we explore the growing world of green careers.
Sign up here for free > www.tickettailor.com/events/thetr...
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📢 New event!
Join us to hear from some of the most promising young voices shaping the future of the tree and environmental sector, as we explore the growing world of green careers.
Sign up here for free > www.tickettailor.com/events/thetr...
Join us to hear from some of the most promising young voices shaping the future of the tree and environmental sector, as we explore the growing world of green careers.
Sign up here for free > www.tickettailor.com/events/thetr...
Clare Bowen, our Director of Programmes, Partnership & Comms took this beautiful picture of London's Regent's Park. The lime avenue is transitioning into its autumn colours. 🍂
October 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Clare Bowen, our Director of Programmes, Partnership & Comms took this beautiful picture of London's Regent's Park. The lime avenue is transitioning into its autumn colours. 🍂
Not long to go until National Tree Week next month! How will you be celebrating?
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to discover plenty of resources, find an event and much more!
National Tree Week > 22 - 30 November 2025
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to discover plenty of resources, find an event and much more!
National Tree Week > 22 - 30 November 2025
October 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Not long to go until National Tree Week next month! How will you be celebrating?
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to discover plenty of resources, find an event and much more!
National Tree Week > 22 - 30 November 2025
Head over to nationaltreeweek.org.uk to discover plenty of resources, find an event and much more!
National Tree Week > 22 - 30 November 2025
There are many brilliant trees to plant in autumn for their beautiful colour and fruits for wildlife. Here are a few to get you started! 🧡🍂
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
There are many brilliant trees to plant in autumn for their beautiful colour and fruits for wildlife. Here are a few to get you started! 🧡🍂