There are some absolutely magnificent specimens here at Westonbirt Arboretum and we want to ensure that every incredible tree is made the most of.
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Election to the board
We are pleased to advise that Gavin Grant and Mike Mintram are standing for re-election this year.
Agenda for 32nd Annual General Meeting
JOIN US Saturday 12 May 2018 Great Oak Hall, Westonbirt Arboretum...
Smoke on the Horizon
Silk Wood has been sustainably managed for many centuries, principally with a short rotation under-storey of hazel coppice and a long rotation over-storey of oak standards.
A Botanical Wonder in Wales
As the most visited garden in Wales, we were looking forward to discovering the assortment of themed gardens, lakes and interesting plant life on offer at the botanic garden.
Sculptured Shelter
Westonbirt's HLF funded community programme has now been running for over four years! Our community engagement officers and volunteers have done a wonderful job organising activities that connect the arboretum with a wider audience.
A Collective Masterpiece
Great things have been happening in the Great Oak Hall this autumn with The Gloucestershire Printmakers Cooperative’s “giant print” event inspired by one of the arboretum’s beautiful oaks.
Ted's Fright
Many years ago, too far back for most of us to remember, Ted was driving a tractor through an overgrown area of Silk Wood, only to find himself teetering precariously over the edge of an abyss. From then on this old quarry was called Ted’s Fright.
The Westonbirt Wood Project
Will you help us to restore Westonbirt’s wood centre?...
What's It Like to be a Westonbirt Volunteer?
Westonbirt relies on our incredible team of volunteers to help maintain the arboretum and ensure our visitors enjoy their day out.
Future of Forestry Commission
On Tuesday 7 November the Government’s Forestry Minister, Therese Coffey published a ministerial statement on the Future of the Forestry Commission. Andrew Smith tells us what this means for the Forestry Commission.
Learning About the Trees
As part of the Westonbirt project we’ve really enjoyed developing visitor learning resources.
Autumn life in the arboretum
Autumn is always abundant in the arboretum, with nuts, fruit and seeds providing plentiful supplies of food for wildlife.
This history of STIHL
STIHL and Westonbirt Arboretum have been partners since 2006. In 2016 STIHL became the proud sponsors of the Treetop Walkway. They continue to support the work in the arboretum by providing the tree team with chainsaws and other essential pieces of kit.
Celebrating 25 years
Helen Daniels, one of our lovely administrators, celebrates 25 years with the Forestry Commission. We caught up with Helen to discuss her time here.
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