Consult the experts
Whilst we are learning a lot and have knowledge to impart, we benefit from the wisdom of the experts. Below you will find links to some very useful tree growing resources (In alphabetical order).
Native trees from seed
- Preparing Tree Seed How to Extract Different Types of Tree Seed Ready to Grow (nativetreesfromseed.com)
- Species specific tree growing guides Tree recipes – nativetreesfromseed.com
- Overcoming Dormancy How to get Dormant Trees and Shrub Seeds to Germinate (nativetreesfromseed.com)
- Tree planting How to plant trees – get your new trees off to a good start (nativetreesfromseed.com)
Permaculture skills
- Seed Stratification Video Permaculture Skills: Seed Stratification – Trevor Newman (youtube.com)
The Conservation Volunteers
- Autumn Seed Harvest Handbook How To Grow Trees | A Complete Guide From TCV
The Forestry Commission
- A downloadable 32 page guide called Raising Trees and Shrubs from seed. Raising trees and shrubs from seed – Forest Research
- Seed Storage Database with valuable seed treatment information. Seed Storage Database – Forest Research
The Tree Council
- Seed Gathering Season Masterclass Watch: Seed Gathering Season masterclass – The Tree Council
- The Tree Growers Guide The Tree Grower’s Guide – The Tree Council
- Growing Trees from Seed Growing trees from seed – The Tree Council
The Wildlife Trust
- Guide to tree planting How to plant a tree | The Wildlife Trusts
The Woodland Trust
- A – Z of British Trees, detailed information on our native tree species A-Z Guide – British Trees – Woodland Trust
- How to plant a tree How to Plant Trees – Plant Trees – Woodland Trust