FAQs

Yes, TreeStory is free and allows you to share your photos and stories with a community of people. All we ask is for you to share your Story and others you like on the site wherever you can.

No, just simply share your email address with us with your upload and we’ll be in touch if there’re any issues.

If you wish to delete or make any edits to your TreeStory please contact us and we’ll make the changes as soon as possible.

Unfortunately not, but the process to upload a TreeStory is quick and easy and as long as you have everything prepared (link to how to guide) takes less than 5 minutes.

Please keep your images below 2000px wide and below 2mb. More details on our How to Guide.

You can share your story in writing with us (under 1000 words) or as audio (under 10 minutes). See our How To Guide with more information on how to share your story as audio.

If you believe someone has used your image, please contact us and we’ll get in touch.

We endeavour to check that all information used in TreeStories avoid including personal information. If someone has included something about yourself you don’t want in the story, please contact us and we’ll sort it out.

If your TreeStory is in a private space (a garden, backyard, somewhere inaccessible to the public) please tag the Tree near by (end of the road, round the corner) so no one can find or visit the tree.

Contact us if you find an issue with our site, but please visit our How To Guide first in case the information you’re looking for is there.

Be sure you’ve filled out all the necessary fields in the upload form and check out our How To Guide. If you’re still running into problems please contact us and we’ll do our best to help you.

We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all of your Contributions and any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights associated with your Contributions. We have the right (1) to edit, redact, or otherwise change any Contributions; (2) to re-categorize any Contributions to place them in more appropriate locations on the Site; and (3) to pre-screen or delete any Contributions.

Anyone! Whether you’re an individual, family, local organisation or business, we welcome your participation. The project is open to everyone across the United Kingdom.

No specific date is required, but planting should be done between October and March, when oak trees are dormant and more likely to thrive.

There are 600 species of oak with around 80 of them able to thrive in the UK. The diversity of species of oak can represent the diversity of people who lived through World War Two. We recommend choosing species that will suit your site, both now and in the future. There is a wide variety to choose from including North American red oak such as Quercus rubra or Q. falcata, European oaks such as Algerian oak (Q. canariensis) or the evergreen (Q. ilex), Cork oaks from Europe (Q. suber) or Asia (Q. variabilis). Or more common species such as English oak (Quercus robur) or sessile oak. Your chosen nursery can advise on what is best for your region, but variety is key for a resilient future treescape).

Certified Plant Healthy nurseries follow strict biosecurity standards to protect against pests like the Oak Processionary Moth. This helps keep your tree and our natural habitats safe.

Absolutely. Whether you are honouring a family member, a community hero, or all who served and lived through World War Two, your tree can be a personal or collective tribute.

Yes. Always obtain written permission from landowners or local authorities before planting in public areas.

There are 600 species of oak with around 80 of them able to thrive in the UK. The diversity of species of oak can represent the diversity of people who lived through World War Two. We recommend choosing species that will suit your site, both now and in the future. There is a wide variety to choose from including North American red oak such as Quercus rubra or Q. falcata, European oaks such as Algerian oak (Q. canariensis) or the evergreen (Q. ilex), Cork oaks from Europe (Q. suber) or Asia (Q. variabilis). Or more common species such as English oak (Quercus robur) or sessile oak (Q. petraea). Your chosen nursery can advise on what is best for your region, but variety is key for a resilient future treescape).