1. Inspiring trees

2. In what ways do traditional stories inspire people in Britain to value and protect their trees?

3. Robin Hood witches Queen Elizabeth King Charles Picture by 1967 Geezer. Details of picture and its Creative Comons licence http://www.flickr.com/photos/11475646@N03/2870805232/

4. Size and age

5. Special trees are everywhere Interactive map of special trees of the Chilterns available at http://www.chilternsaonb.org/caring/stwp_sites.asp

6. New stories New traditions Each year since 1947, a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II. Picture from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trafalgar_Square_Christmas_tree8.jpg

7. Apple Day Picture by lennox_mcdough. See it with its creative commons licence at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lennox_mcdough/3274793526/

8. Clootie Trees There is a tradition of fastening rags to trees (usually hawthorn) near holy wells. After taking the water people tie a piece of their clothing to the tree. The tree is a symbol of long life and health Picture by Robert Crum. See the picture with its Creative Commons licence at http://www.flickr.com/photos/13010608@N02/2441932784/

9. Tree dressing Share your legends and traditions to invent a festival…this cross-cultural community expression…draws attention to the trees we take for granted, an enjoyable first step towards taking more care of them More details at http://www.england-in-particular.info/

10. Getting involved Identify trees for the Tree Register Take part in Apple Day (21 October) Take part in tree-dressing day during the first weekend in December Plant your own special tree