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Welcome to the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum is a world-renowned tree collection with over 15,000 trees and shrubs from around the world. It is home to several national collections including the National Collection of Maple species, the National Collection of Lime, and the National Collection of Walnut - plus more.
What we do
We’re a registered charity that was established to protect trees and enrich lives at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. We’re committed to conservation, education and participation to help connect people with trees by supporting a wide range of activities at the arboretum
Your support for Westonbirt Arboretum helps to:
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Together, we can create a world where trees thrive for people and nature. Thank you for your support!
Blog & News Updates
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Growing a community
The Silk Wood Community Planting Project has always been about more than simply planting trees. At its heart, the project is about people, partnership, and creating opportunities for everyone to connect with nature in meaningful ways.
Trees and Traditions: Hawthorn, May Day, and dawn chorus
As spring moves towards early summer, May brings a noticeable shift across the landscape. Hedgerows thicken, and woodland canopies begin to close. Hawthorn becomes one of the most recognisable trees at this time of year, covering roadsides and field boundaries with dense white blossom.
Digging deeper: Exploring soil biodiversity through environmental DNA
Find out how Westonbirt is working with NatureMetrics to uncover the invisible life within the soil using eDNA?...