The Ancient Tree Forum seeks to secure the long term future of ancient trees through advocacy of the importance of their protection, encouraging research, promoting best conservation practice and increasing people's enjoyment of old trees The Ancient Tree Forum was founded in 1993 by a group of people who had come together to discuss the management of ancient trees The Ancient Tree Forum and the Woodland Trust are working together to promote the conservation of ancient trees The UK's leading woodland conservation charity dedicated solely to the protection of our native woodland heritage