Edition: November 2026
Horsham District is home to many veteran trees. These can be found in old hedgerows, woodlands and even urban parks.
Identifying and recording these trees helps to preserve these incredible organisms and build an important picture of where they can be found locally.
Mapping our oldest trees
Volunteers have been working with our Arboricultural Officer, with guidance from the Woodland Trust, to add ancient, veteran and notable trees to the Ancient Tree Inventory, which maps the oldest and most important trees in the UK.
Veteran trees feature many unique and rare habitats, providing ecological value for a wide range of wildlife. They can also have strong cultural significance and show signs of how land has been used over the centuries.
An ancient ash at Bramber Brooks
One unique tree recently identified on the Council’s estate is an entirely hollow ancient ash at Bramber Brooks. Despite being hollow and providing a home for numerous decay species, this remarkable tree is still alive and continuing to grow.
Click on the link below to find out more or email: parks@horsham.gov.uk
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Find out more about the Ancient Tree Inventory and how you can get involved in recording important trees
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