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TREE CONTACTS


Wood and Wildlife Contacts

Isle of Wight


Isle of Wight Council Telephone (01983) 821000 Tree Team for advice on trees, landscape, wildlife and the ecology of trees and woods.
Ventnor Botanic Garden excellent garden and reference library

Island 2000 Trust runs seven projects to protect, enhance and celebrate the Island, including Sunshine Fare (Isle of Wight products, including local crafts and food) and Elm Project, for advice on elms. Telephone 822118.

Local parish or town councils appoint local Tree Wardens.

Wight Wildlife for advice on wildlife.

Wight Squirrel Project a voluntary project - gives advice on red squirrels. Telephone (01983) 857101.

Island Conservation Volunteers voluntary conservation work, including woodland work.

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National and Regional Organisations


Ancient Tree Forum promotes importance of ancient trees.

Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB) for advice on sustainable building including timber use.

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) publishes good practical guides on conservation.

Forest Stewardship Council sets standards and check compliance for sustainable woodland products worldwide.

Forestry Commission statutory body for forestry, including Woodland Grant Scheme, felling licences. SE England Conservancy 01420 23337.

Kentish Cobnuts Association group for growers and hazelnut enthusiasts.

Plants for a Future researches and promotes sustainable food and other crops from perennial plants.
Small Woods Association independent woodland owners’ group.

Tree Register keeps register of champion trees and other interesting trees.

Wessex Coppice Group promotes coppice and coppice crafts.

Woodland Trust manages some woods and make new plantations for public access.

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Trees On Building Sites Contacts

research, publications, Tree Helpline
0897 161147



professional body for tree consultants and contractors
01794 368717



advice on sustainable building
01559 370908



BRE offers a priced consultancy service on problems related to foundations and subsidence.
Priced publications on trees/roots/subsidence can be bought at http://www.BREbookshop.com
01923 664000



set and publish standards
020 7629 9000



statutory body for forestry
01420 23337



advise on health & safety and enforce standards
0541 545500



professional body for landscape architects, managers, scientists
020 7738 9166



builders’ organisation
01494 434477



utilities’ organisation
020 7963 5720



training body for tree work
01203 696553



publish Government documents
0870 600 5522



Page last updated on: 14/04/2011