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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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people connected
Together, we can create a world where trees thrive for people and nature. Thank you for your support!
Blog & News Updates
Need some inspiration? Read on for recommendations, fun facts and more.
The Julia Rausing Trust Supports the Silk Wood Community Planting Project with £190,000 Grant
9,000 trees will be planted in Silk Wood over the next two years, thanks to an incredible grant from the Julia Rausing Trust.
The Sound of the Underground
Eco-acoustics, or acoustic ecology, is the study of sound in the environment – including human generated noise (anthrophony), sounds generated by nature (biophony), or even sounds of the earth such as wind, waves, and geological movements (geophony).
‘Trees for the Future’ family activities share pledges for trees
This autumn, along with the arboretum providing a riot of stunning autumn colour to enjoy, there was also a range of exciting activities on offer for visitors and families to experience, exploring how Westonbirt cares for trees.