Our Partner Organisations
The NTSG is an inclusive organisation with representatives from governmental and non-governmental agencies and professional and corporate bodies involved in the management of trees. Its membership is open to all stakeholders with responsibility for trees.
Current Partner Organisations
Ancient Tree Forum
The Ancient Tree Forum raises awareness of the value of old trees, lobbies for their protection, records their locations, provides advice on their management, trains those who look after them, and provides opportunities for people to enjoy them.
Arboricultural Association
The UK’s professional body for Arboriculture. Provides advice to Government, sets industry standards and provides guidance on good practice for arboricultural consultancy and practical tree work. It also provides directories of Approved Contractors, Registered Consultants and is the certifying body in the UK for VETcert specialists.
British Holiday & Home Parks Association
The British Holiday & Home Parks Association is the only organisation established exclusively to serve and represent the interests of the parks industry in the UK.
British Standards Institute
BSI is the UK national standards body. Its role is to help improve the quality and safety of products, services and systems by enabling the creation of standards and encouraging their use.
Campaign to Protect Rural England
CPRE is a countryside charity. It works to promote a thriving, beautiful countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and that play a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency.
Confor
Confor (Confederation of Forest Industries) aim to support sustainable forestry and wood-using businesses through political engagement, market promotion and supporting our members’ competitiveness.
Country Land and Business Association
The CLA is a membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. It aims to safeguard the interests of landowners, and those with an economic, social and environmental interest in rural land.
English Heritage
English Heritage is a registered charity that cares for and protects an internationally-important collection of over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites.
Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial department of the UK Government and the forestry authority for England. Its aim is to increase the value of woodlands to society and the environment.
Forestry England
As an agency of the Forestry Commission, Forestry England has, for over 100 years, been growing, shaping and caring for over 1,500 of England’s forests for the benefit and enjoyment of all, for this generation and the next.
Forest Service
Forest Service is an agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland. It aims to supply timber, provide public access to forests and protect forest environments, enhance plant health and standards of production, and work with partners to deliver public services and promote economic development.
Institute of Chartered Foresters
The ICF is the Royal Chartered body for foresters and arboriculturists in the UK. It is the only UK body to offer the Chartered Forester and Chartered Arboriculturist titles.
London Tree Officers Association
The aim of the London Tree Officers Association is to promote, support and enhance the urban forest and those who manage it.
National Farmers’ Union
The NFU is a representation body for agriculture and horticulture, with members covering two-thirds of the agricultural land in England and Wales.
The National Trust
The National Trust is the biggest conservation charity in Europe and aims to protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. It looks after the nation’s coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits.
Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) was formed in April 2013, largely taking over the functions of the Countryside Council for Wales, Forestry Commission Wales and the Environment Agency in Wales, as well as certain Welsh Government functions.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.
Scottish Forestry
Scottish Forestry is the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations.
The Tree Council
The Tree Council brings everyone with a shared mission to care for trees and our planet’s future. We inspire and empower organisations, government, communities and individuals with the knowledge and tools to create positive, lasting change at a national and local level.
Visitor Safety Group
The VSG is committed to protecting and enhancing the environment. It explores how safe access to the countryside can be created in ways that do not spoil the landscape and heritage, or lessen the visitor’s sense of exploration and adventure.
Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity in the UK concerned with the creation, protection, and restoration of native woodland heritage.
*Organisations offering access to professional accreditation schemes and industry training and information.