Heritage Trees

• Veteran trees of great age and antiquity
• Trees which are closely associated with our culture or history
• Trees of exceptional size and record dimensions
• Botanically rare or unusual trees
• Trees associated with historical figures
• Named trees
• Trees which form part of historic landscapes

Donald Rodger has a particular interest in this specialist field and provides the following services;

• Survey and recording of heritage trees
• Management recommendations for heritage trees and designed landscapes
• Individual veteran tree management plans
• Accurate measurement and recording of 'champion trees'
• Interpretation and access
• Illustrated lectures and talks

He is co-author of 'Heritage Trees of Scotland' and 'The Heritage Trees of Britain and Northern Ireland'. (see publications page)

 Recent Projects include;

• 'Edinburgh Heritage Tree Project' - for the City of Edinburgh Council
• 'Scotland's Heritage Trees' - a major national inventory for the Forestry Commission
• Surveys and management proposals at numerous historic and designed landscapes throughout Scotland

For further information, go to:

The Ancient Tree Forum - www.ancient-trees.org.uk
The Tree Council - www.treecouncil.org.uk
The Tree Register - www.tree-register.org