This October we're highlighting the shagbark hickory tree which is a golden highlight of this season, find out more...
Blog - Landscape
Silk Wood Community Planting Project: Phase One funded
We’re thrilled to announce that Westonbirt Arboretum has raised over £350,000 towards Phase One of the ‘Silk Wood Community Planting Project’.
Woodland Design Workshops Inspires Young People
The Silk Wood Community Planting Project is a great example of how schoolchildren can be involved in the design and management of their local environment. Find out more about the recent forest design workshops...
The Westonbirt Calendar: A stunning celebration of nature
The Westonbirt Calendar is the perfect way to celebrate the beauty of nature and to show your support for sustainability. It's a beautiful way to decorate your home or office, and it's a great way to learn more about Westonbirt Arboretum.
Coppicing: A New Shelter
Earlier this year, the Coppice Regeneration Project saw the completion of a purpose-built shelter for the Coppice compound at Westonbirt Arboretum, thanks to funding from The Friends through the continued support of members and donors. Find out more...
Silk Wood Community Planting Project - A trip to Delamere Nursery
After introducing Oscar and his role a couple of months ago, he has been busy behind the scenes planning and making progress getting ready for the project to regenerate a part of Silk Wood. Read on to learn about his trip to Delamere Nursery...
Coppicing: A traditional forestry practice
Coppicing is a traditional forestry practice with many benefits for both the environment and human society. Learn more about this sustainable forestry practice and how it is being used to restore derelict coppice at Westonbirt.
Tree of the month: Pyrenean oak
Rosie and Dan give insight on the Pyrenean oak this month, one of Westonbirt's 'signature species'...
The joy of volunteering at Westonbirt
Read a day in the life of a Westonbirt volunteer guide, Martin Green, who also generously gives his time as one of our charity trustees...
Experience the best of Westonbirt this May
A guide to your perfect day trip to the arboretum this spring...
Tree of the month: Magnolia kobus
This April, Westonbirt's Dendrologist, Rosie, highlights the elegant Magnolia kobus.
Discover spring at Westonbirt Arboretum: Guided walks, family fun and a Zog trail!
Discover the natural wonder and adventure this April at Westonbirt with enchanting cherry blossoms, interactive walks, free family-friendly activities, and more. Join us and immerse yourself in the beauty of spring!...
New Silk Wood Project Manager
In January 2023, we welcomed Oscar Adams to Westonbirt Arboretum as the new Silk Wood Project Manager. We caught up with Oscar to find out more about him, his role and the future of Silk Wood...
Grazing on The Downs
How do the cows help out the flora and fauna at Westonbirt? Read our blog to find out...
A new partnership with the University of the West of England
We've part-fund a PhD student in collaboration with Westonbirt Arboretum over the next three years to study the risks to Limes.
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