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Trees
Get to know the trees of Britain, one outing at a time. Learn what makes each one different, tick off the ones you've spotted, and keep your own notebook of the trees you find.
Who it's for
For curious people of every kind
You don't need to know anything about trees to start. Trees grows with you, from your first oak to telling a sessile oak from a pedunculate one.
Bushcrafters
Knowing your trees is at the heart of bushcraft. See what each tree has been used for, from firewood to cordage and carving.
Nature lovers
Turn every outing into a gentle treasure hunt, and notice a little more each time you're among the trees.
Families and groups
Play a tree quiz with friends round the fire, or learn together on a woodland outing or session.
A look inside
A field guide that feels like a notebook
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What it does
Everything you need to learn your trees
40 UK trees
29 broadleaves and 11 conifers, native and non-native, each with its key features in plain words.
The giveaway
The one thing that sets each tree apart, and which trees it's most often confused with.
Find a tree by what you see
Not sure what it is? Choose what you can see, like the leaf shape or the bark, and narrow it down.
Spotted and known well
Mark the trees you've spotted, the ones you know well, and your favourites, and watch your tally grow.
Quizzes
A tree ID quiz and a tree basics quiz with 14 short lessons. Play on your own or with friends.
Uses and bushcraft
How each tree has been used through history, from timber and dyes to firewood and craft.
Your field notebook
Write notes about the trees you meet, add photos, and keep references and links together.
Your own places
Pin where you found a tree so you can go back and see how it changes through the seasons.
Sketchbook and your own trees
Draw what you see, and add trees from your own area that aren't in the app yet.
Our promise
Quiet, private, and there when you need it
Works without signal
Look up a tree in the middle of the woods, no internet needed.
No account
No sign-up, no password. Open it and start.
Kept on your device
Your notes, photos and drawings stay on your phone.
Time to slow down
Gentle well-being ideas for your time outdoors, if you'd like them.
Good questions
About Trees
Is Trees free?
Yes. Trees is free to download and use. If you enjoy it, you can choose to support us, and supporters get a few extras as a thank-you.
Which trees are included?
40 trees you're likely to meet in Britain, including oak, ash, beech, birch, hazel, holly, rowan, hawthorn, sycamore, horse chestnut, Scots pine, yew and larch. You can add your own trees too.
Can I use it to forage?
No. Trees is for learning to recognise trees, not for foraging. Never eat or use any plant on the strength of an app: some trees are poisonous.
Does it work offline?
Yes, everything works without signal, so you can use it anywhere you find a tree.
Nearly ready
Start spotting soon
Trees is coming to Google Play and the App Store very soon. Drop us an email and we'll tell you the day it's ready.