The United Kingdom has a unique climate, unique topography and unique trees. In 2002, in honor of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, the Tree Council identified the top 50 types of trees in the United Kingdom. The council selected trees that are native of the various parts of the UK. Trees such as the Lime Tree and Sweet Chestnut in Western England, the Big Belly Oak and Selbourne Yew in Southern England and the Cage Pollard and Sidney Oak from the London area, were among the trees selected.
· Woodland Trust British Tree Guide
· A British Trees and Shrubs Website
· Listing of British Trees and Shrubs
Because England is a small, yet self sufficient country, the government is always concerned about abusing natural resources. The government and several environmental organizations are constantly monitoring the use and abuse of the tree population. The country needs to maintain a balance of using the natural resources properly, maintaining a tight control of potential waste of resources and ensuring that a renewing supply of trees are available for future generation.
· Online Guide to Environmental Issues
The United Kingdom has a large number of trees that are unique to the country. The government and other environmental organizations are monitoring the use of the resources, to ensure that trees will remain in the country for centuries to come. Many other resources on British trees are available for review.
· Photographic Guide to British Trees
· A Guide to Tree Identification
· Tree Conservation and Management
· Tree Conservation and Restoration Initiatives
· Principles of Ecological Restoration
· DNA Fingerprinting of British Trees
