Our Work
The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum is a registered charity and a non-profit making company which operates alongside the Forestry Commission in a formal partnership arrangement, to help the running and management of Westonbirt – the largest arboretum in England and one of the largest tree collections in the world.
We raise funds and provide voluntary support for the Forestry Commission’s work at the arboretum and we help promote public understanding of the crucial role of trees to the environment and society.
We particularly recognise both the importance of this National Arboretum’s research and education in all fields relating to trees, and its role in maintaining and providing public access to this historically important collection of trees at Westonbirt.
After deducting administrative costs, all funds from our work goes to sustaining and expanding the collection at Westonbirt. Since 1985, more than £2.3m has been raised.
Volunteering
Our volunteers help make Westonbirt what it is. If you can spare some time, get in touch to find out what a rewarding experience volunteering at Westonbirt can be.
Westonbirt Magazine
News, views, opinions and features about Westonbirt. The Westonbirt Magazine is a full-colour quarterly publication free to all members.
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