When Paul Smallwood stepped back, in 2024, from active participation in the management of our charity, he had been involved for 30 years. In 1994 he founded the Trust Fund – Kent Men of the Trees – which became the Kent Friends of the Trees CIO in 2023. For all...
A group of 20 gathered in the splendid Loose Pavilion Hall to hear Peter Blandon talk about “Cedar, Cypress and cherry; trees and forestry in Japan” based on his broad experience of lecturing and living in the country His first theme explored the forest cover in Japan; who would have...
We are delighted to announce details of our last winter presentation this season, presented by Anna Ritchie of Kent Plan Tree and invite our members and guests to join this event. Talk Commences at 2.30pm Tuesday 31st March 2026 The Lads’ Club, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4PZ Anna Ritchie...
Responding to a call from the Charity to Parish Councils in Kent for suggestions for sites to plant / replant, Lynsted and Kingsdown parish council requested replacement trees for planting on Lynsted Green. We agreed the following trees would be ideal: 1 Sorbus aucuparia 2 Malus Prairie Fire On a...
A review of current practices and challenges A group of over 20 attended our presentation given by Jamie Cunningham, Field Manager for the South East of England. Jamie opened his talk by explaining the work of the Forestry Commission at the highest level; to Protect, Improve and Expand the forestry...
Cedar, Cypress and Cherry: A look at Trees and Forestry in Japan Dear KFOTT Member, We are delighted to announce details of our second winter presentation this season, presented by Peter Blandon and invite our members and guests to join this event. Talk Commences at 2.30pm ...
Dear KFOTT Members Trees and Shrubs Online I am sure that many will be aware of the very important online resource , Trees and Shrubs Online, that allows any viewer to gather very clear and detailed information on many tree species across the world. www.treesandshrubsonline.org You may...
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Michael Warren, whom many will know was responsible for the Sandling Park gardens for many years, has captured and shared these photos of the beautiful Autumn colour on the trees in the Sandling Park gardens this year. Enjoy! ...
This year, Kent Friends of the Trees introduced a new annual competition – “Tree of the Year.” Parish councils were invited to nominate a tree in their village for consideration by the Judging Panel. The theme for the 2025 competition was “A tree with a story.” A total of 11...
