The Tree Council
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social
Conservation charity bringing everyone together for the love of trees 🌳
Time for some oak tree planting ASMR! 🌳
Today we are celebrating Oak Day with our friends at Action Oak! It is estimated that there are 170 million oak trees in woodlands and 2-3 million oaks aoutside of woodlands in Britain & Ireland.
Today we are celebrating Oak Day with our friends at Action Oak! It is estimated that there are 170 million oak trees in woodlands and 2-3 million oaks aoutside of woodlands in Britain & Ireland.
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Time for some oak tree planting ASMR! 🌳
Today we are celebrating Oak Day with our friends at Action Oak! It is estimated that there are 170 million oak trees in woodlands and 2-3 million oaks aoutside of woodlands in Britain & Ireland.
Today we are celebrating Oak Day with our friends at Action Oak! It is estimated that there are 170 million oak trees in woodlands and 2-3 million oaks aoutside of woodlands in Britain & Ireland.
📢 Orchards for Schools is now open for applications!
Orchards for Schools is our popular grant programme for UK schools that provides a free pack of fruit-bearing, wildlife-enhancing, carbon-storing orchard or fruiting hedgerow for your school!
Orchards for Schools is our popular grant programme for UK schools that provides a free pack of fruit-bearing, wildlife-enhancing, carbon-storing orchard or fruiting hedgerow for your school!
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📢 Orchards for Schools is now open for applications!
Orchards for Schools is our popular grant programme for UK schools that provides a free pack of fruit-bearing, wildlife-enhancing, carbon-storing orchard or fruiting hedgerow for your school!
Orchards for Schools is our popular grant programme for UK schools that provides a free pack of fruit-bearing, wildlife-enhancing, carbon-storing orchard or fruiting hedgerow for your school!
Did you know we had a tree-themed Spotify playlist? This #NationalTreeWeek why not host a tree celebration and play your favourite tree-themed songs! 🌳
open.spotify.com/playlist/0W3...
Let us know your favourite tree-themed songs!
open.spotify.com/playlist/0W3...
Let us know your favourite tree-themed songs!
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Did you know we had a tree-themed Spotify playlist? This #NationalTreeWeek why not host a tree celebration and play your favourite tree-themed songs! 🌳
open.spotify.com/playlist/0W3...
Let us know your favourite tree-themed songs!
open.spotify.com/playlist/0W3...
Let us know your favourite tree-themed songs!
📢 Calling all Hedgerow Heroes!
CPRE have a number of hedgerow planting events this National Tree Week that you can get involved in! 🌳
Head over to our events map to find a CPRE hedgerow planting event near you over at nationaltreeweek.org.uk or via the link in our bio.
CPRE have a number of hedgerow planting events this National Tree Week that you can get involved in! 🌳
Head over to our events map to find a CPRE hedgerow planting event near you over at nationaltreeweek.org.uk or via the link in our bio.
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢 Calling all Hedgerow Heroes!
CPRE have a number of hedgerow planting events this National Tree Week that you can get involved in! 🌳
Head over to our events map to find a CPRE hedgerow planting event near you over at nationaltreeweek.org.uk or via the link in our bio.
CPRE have a number of hedgerow planting events this National Tree Week that you can get involved in! 🌳
Head over to our events map to find a CPRE hedgerow planting event near you over at nationaltreeweek.org.uk or via the link in our bio.
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It's #NationalTreeWeek 2025 🥳
All throughout this week, we are celebrating the UK’s largest annual celebration of trees, by sharing news, blogs, and exciting updates from the Centre for Forest Protection and our partners. See more:
forestprotection.uk/2025/11/21/n...
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social
All throughout this week, we are celebrating the UK’s largest annual celebration of trees, by sharing news, blogs, and exciting updates from the Centre for Forest Protection and our partners. See more:
forestprotection.uk/2025/11/21/n...
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It's #NationalTreeWeek 2025 🥳
All throughout this week, we are celebrating the UK’s largest annual celebration of trees, by sharing news, blogs, and exciting updates from the Centre for Forest Protection and our partners. See more:
forestprotection.uk/2025/11/21/n...
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social
All throughout this week, we are celebrating the UK’s largest annual celebration of trees, by sharing news, blogs, and exciting updates from the Centre for Forest Protection and our partners. See more:
forestprotection.uk/2025/11/21/n...
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social
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It’s the 50th year of #NationalTreeWeek 🌳 — a UK-wide celebration organised by @thetreecouncil.bsky.social of the trees that sustain our planet and our wellbeing.
Join communities, schools & volunteers planting for a greener future 🌿💚 Find out how: c-js.uk/3JtXnq7
#PlantATree #TheTreeCouncil
Join communities, schools & volunteers planting for a greener future 🌿💚 Find out how: c-js.uk/3JtXnq7
#PlantATree #TheTreeCouncil
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It’s the 50th year of #NationalTreeWeek 🌳 — a UK-wide celebration organised by @thetreecouncil.bsky.social of the trees that sustain our planet and our wellbeing.
Join communities, schools & volunteers planting for a greener future 🌿💚 Find out how: c-js.uk/3JtXnq7
#PlantATree #TheTreeCouncil
Join communities, schools & volunteers planting for a greener future 🌿💚 Find out how: c-js.uk/3JtXnq7
#PlantATree #TheTreeCouncil
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Situated within the Hyde Park Rose Garden you'll find a giant of a tree which keeps an eye over this area of the park - a Caucasian Elm 🌳
As part of @thetreecouncil.bsky.social's National Tree Week we're shining a spotlight on different trees around the parks 🌲
#NationalTreeWeek
As part of @thetreecouncil.bsky.social's National Tree Week we're shining a spotlight on different trees around the parks 🌲
#NationalTreeWeek
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Situated within the Hyde Park Rose Garden you'll find a giant of a tree which keeps an eye over this area of the park - a Caucasian Elm 🌳
As part of @thetreecouncil.bsky.social's National Tree Week we're shining a spotlight on different trees around the parks 🌲
#NationalTreeWeek
As part of @thetreecouncil.bsky.social's National Tree Week we're shining a spotlight on different trees around the parks 🌲
#NationalTreeWeek
Great to see #NationalTreeWeek featured in the BBC Gardeners World magazine!
www.gardenersworld.com/news/why-nat...
www.gardenersworld.com/news/why-nat...
Why National Tree Week matters and how to get involved
All you need to know about National Tree Week and how to get involved.
www.gardenersworld.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Great to see #NationalTreeWeek featured in the BBC Gardeners World magazine!
www.gardenersworld.com/news/why-nat...
www.gardenersworld.com/news/why-nat...
What can CTNs do to help stop the spread of tree pests and diseases?
On Tuesday 25th of November, join The Community Tree Nursery Collaborative for an informative webinar focused on biosecurity and plant health practices specifically tailored for community tree nurseries.
On Tuesday 25th of November, join The Community Tree Nursery Collaborative for an informative webinar focused on biosecurity and plant health practices specifically tailored for community tree nurseries.
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What can CTNs do to help stop the spread of tree pests and diseases?
On Tuesday 25th of November, join The Community Tree Nursery Collaborative for an informative webinar focused on biosecurity and plant health practices specifically tailored for community tree nurseries.
On Tuesday 25th of November, join The Community Tree Nursery Collaborative for an informative webinar focused on biosecurity and plant health practices specifically tailored for community tree nurseries.
Happy #NationalTreeWeek everyone!
As National Tree Week celebrates its fiftieth year, we’re looking forwards, considering the people, trees and places that give us hope for a future filled with trees.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful trees. 💚🌳
#GrowATree #TreeParty #britishtrees #uktrees
As National Tree Week celebrates its fiftieth year, we’re looking forwards, considering the people, trees and places that give us hope for a future filled with trees.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful trees. 💚🌳
#GrowATree #TreeParty #britishtrees #uktrees
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Happy #NationalTreeWeek everyone!
As National Tree Week celebrates its fiftieth year, we’re looking forwards, considering the people, trees and places that give us hope for a future filled with trees.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful trees. 💚🌳
#GrowATree #TreeParty #britishtrees #uktrees
As National Tree Week celebrates its fiftieth year, we’re looking forwards, considering the people, trees and places that give us hope for a future filled with trees.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful trees. 💚🌳
#GrowATree #TreeParty #britishtrees #uktrees
Wintery scenes up in Yorkshire where our National Schools Programme Manager, Katie, is based!
Who else had snow this week? Don't forget to tag us in your wintery tree pics! ❄️
Who else had snow this week? Don't forget to tag us in your wintery tree pics! ❄️
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wintery scenes up in Yorkshire where our National Schools Programme Manager, Katie, is based!
Who else had snow this week? Don't forget to tag us in your wintery tree pics! ❄️
Who else had snow this week? Don't forget to tag us in your wintery tree pics! ❄️
Join us for a lively and insightful conversation exploring the vital role of trees in farmed landscapes. As momentum grows around agroforestry and integrating trees into farmland, we’re excited to host Trees on Farms, a special panel discussion featuring:
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us for a lively and insightful conversation exploring the vital role of trees in farmed landscapes. As momentum grows around agroforestry and integrating trees into farmland, we’re excited to host Trees on Farms, a special panel discussion featuring:
Joe, our Corporate & Community Engagement Senior Officer, has been growing an oak tree from a tiny acorn that only had a 10-inch tap root! Don't forget to tag us in your tree-growing stories! 💚
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Joe, our Corporate & Community Engagement Senior Officer, has been growing an oak tree from a tiny acorn that only had a 10-inch tap root! Don't forget to tag us in your tree-growing stories! 💚
To celebrate National Tree Week, we have a fantastic book bundle to give away!
One lucky winner will receive three beautifully illustrated books, perfect for young hedgerow and tree lovers, and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to youngtreechampions.org/giveaway/ to enter!
One lucky winner will receive three beautifully illustrated books, perfect for young hedgerow and tree lovers, and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to youngtreechampions.org/giveaway/ to enter!
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
To celebrate National Tree Week, we have a fantastic book bundle to give away!
One lucky winner will receive three beautifully illustrated books, perfect for young hedgerow and tree lovers, and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to youngtreechampions.org/giveaway/ to enter!
One lucky winner will receive three beautifully illustrated books, perfect for young hedgerow and tree lovers, and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to youngtreechampions.org/giveaway/ to enter!
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.🍂