The purpose of the Association of Tree Officers is a united voice to strengthen the position and professionalism of the tree officer community.

The aims are to

  1. Represent the views of tree officers and their regional groups throughout the UK

  2. Promote UK tree officers and regional groups at a national and when needed at international level

  3. Support the work of UK tree officers and regional groups at a national and when needed at international level

  4. Provide training, information and resources for the management of trees

  5. Initiate and contribute towards sector best practice, guidance and research.