http://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/newsAll the latest news from the Ancient Tree Hunthttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/young-carersA brand new interpretation board for a veteran walnut tree designed by young carers has been unveiled in Lydiard Park near Swindon. The tree has been at the centre of a project that helps young carers through outdoor and nature activities in the city.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:22:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2BIB5mKDPIEy8H97BV8RHsg-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/oak-dataThe oak is the quintessential tree of the British Isles and our latest data report gives a good indication of the spread of our ancient and veteran, as well as other notable oaks across the country.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/20JInTthgkEi36SWFmaIaaQ-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/cadzow-red-noseWhen ATH volunteer Judy Dowling planned to go tree recording among the famous Cadzow oaks in South Lanarkshire she didn't know what she was letting herself in for.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2-2bpd0kN40k0eCF0957-2b6wUg-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/eventsIf you're interested in ancient trees, finding and recording them, join the ATH at one of its regular events. For booking and additional information please contact Clair McFarlan, clairmcfarlan@gmail.com.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2fNWMQMouZEeauSQi313Bcw-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/pennant-yewHow action to protect an ancient churchyard yew in Pennant Melangell could be a useful test case in the campaign to get the Welsh government to provide for the protection of ancient and special treesMon, 25 Mar 2013 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2n-2boMBtA-2bj06smW9U7MKGaw-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/ath-news-16The monthly ATH newsletter provides the latest news for verifiers, recorders and partner organisations. Read what the Ancient Tree Hunt has been up to over the last few weeks.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2rK6DUPquMUOSvo11qnjQ-2fA-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/ath-hotspotsThis data map shows hotspot areas of ancient and veteran tree density across the UK, using Ancient Tree Hunt data. This data was analysed in August 2011 using the Joint Nature Conservation Committee protocol for assessing veteran tree sites. At this time there were 100,000 trees in the database.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:43:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2KRF37uJHUUKRmDFYx08v7w-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/ATF-bookAncient and other veteran trees: further guidance on management, David Lonsdale (Editor). This new book is essential reading for all tree owners, advisers and practitioners. The 212-page handbook from the Ancient Tree Forum brings together the collective wisdom on the management of ancient and veteran trees for all involved in looking after ancient trees. The authors recognise that, alongside the appreciation of old trees, there are responsibilities for their continuity and protection.Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:21:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2wZj1FMJrqUmb2k7fvfmFaQ-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/NTThe National Trust probably owns the greatest number of ancient and veteran trees in the UK. Since the ATH and National Trust began working together, data on more than 11,000 trees have been uploaded to the Ancient Tree Hunt database, with a further 8,000 waiting to be added in the near future. Thanks to cooperation with the National Trust, the ATH is able to show the concentrations of ancient and veteran trees at NT properties.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:02:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2bnZj55Tvf0GSvdjUeJeckQ-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/rotherham-bookNew book edited by Professor Ian Rotherham with chapters by Ted Green on ancient trees, and on re-wilding trees for ancients of the future by Jill Butler and Keith Alexander.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2OVQi7zVu5ECdsxL4L6g0MA-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/wdvtaVolunteers in Wokingham started surveying veteran trees six years ago and now the group has gained more than 200 members and has many thousands of tree records under its beltTue, 26 Feb 2013 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2RP52bE0wVkeVyNcBVSio8Q-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/essex-dataThe county of Essex is home to some crucial historic forest landscapes around Epping and Hainault. Use the map to find the gaps on the Ancient Tree Hunt database that you could fill...Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:36:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/24H4w-2fXOI8k6-2ffcn5CnA9yQ-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/kellettTim Kellett is the Ancient Tree Hunt's lead verifier in the South West. Here he describes how he got involved in tree recording and some of his favourite finds:Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2DyGVIinM-2b0G8EihswdFVOg-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/lichensRecent research from Sweden published in the Journal of Applied Ecology suggests that regeneration of trees in ancient tree hotspots can stem decline of important lichens and other epiphytes.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:55:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2r8UizsH8IkmjnH5CR-2boT-2fA-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/owen-patersonATH verifier from Shropshire Rob McBride met his local MP, Owen Paterson, who just happens to be the Secretary of State for the Environment. He showed him maps of ancient oaks near his constituency home, as well proposing that the MP could go down in history as the minister who gave ancient trees the protection they need. Rob's account of what they discussed is a great example of ancient tree campaigning...Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2PrR3VmTcREq2diOtgy5-2bfA-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/yew-dataAn Ancient Tree Hunt data distribution map showing locations of ancient and veteran Yew in the UK at 8 January 2013.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:48:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/29yTdJclyrUGrUv6E4K3Zyw-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/events-scotlandTraining and talks on ancient trees and recording from the Woodland Trust Scotland. Sponsored by the players of the People's Postcode Lottery.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:12:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2cy6IwN20Vkm35oKIyqxnxA-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/nerocheAncient Tree Hunt's Jill Butler joins recorders and ancient tree experts in the Forest of Neroche for a day's tree hunting in Piddle Wood.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/24NFAeD-2fVbk6SekZgwzcTdg-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/Weald-hotspotsA map of ancient & veteran tree hotspots in the landscape of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Beauty - in Kent and Sussex. Produced from the Ancient Tree Hunt database.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:39:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2pjkJg5Fy3k-2bQ442yb1yi-2bA-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.ukhttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/news/data-ashThis Ancient Tree Hunt database map shows the distribution of Ash trees in the UK by ancient/veteran/notable and verified/unverified status. The data will be particularly important in helping recorders and other observers maintain regular checks on the Ash population over coming years as we monitor Ash Dieback. It also provides important information on where the project needs to add more data.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/2kBaZI8gkkU-2bwn-2bzISQ4tYw-3d-3dwebsitemanager@ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk