Tree & conservation Society of south Africa
The Dendrological Society of South Africa is dedicated to the study, preservation, conservation, and propagation of indigenous trees and tree-dominated ecosystems. Our aim is to create awareness and foster appreciation of our indigenous tree heritage, contributing to a healthier, more sustainable environment for the benefit of all South Africans.
Combretum zeyheri, raasblaar, large-fruited bushwillow – Marissa Greeff
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Combretum zeyheri, raasblaar, large-fruited bushwillow – Marissa Greeff
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Our Mission
- To promote the study, protection, and propagation of trees and tree-dominated ecosystems.
- To contribute to effective environmental conservation and improvement in South Africa.
- To provide advice and assistance on all matters related to trees and dendrology.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Dendrological Society of South Africa is open to individuals and organizations who share our passion for trees and support our mission. Our members come from across the country, with a strong presence in the central and northern regions.
All new membership applications are reviewed and approved by the Society’s Executive Committee.
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The Dendron is our annual publication, showcasing the passion and expertise of the Dendrological Society of South Africa. Explore fascinating stories and insightful articles on conservation, unique trees, members’ travel experiences, and the latest scientific research.
TREE NAME TAGS
Enhance your dendrological explorations with custom tree name tags from the Dendrological Society of South Africa. Our durable, weather-resistant tags are perfect for identifying any tree, featuring accurate common and scientific names. Choose from a range of sizes and customization options to suit your needs.
TREE identification EXAMS
Challenge your dendrological knowledge and earn a prestigious qualification by participating in the Dendrological Society of South Africa’s dendrological exams. With three levels of increasing difficulty, these exams assess your expertise in regional tree identification and related research. This Society-endorsed qualification is a testament to your dedication to dendrology.
dendrology:
the study of trees
dendrologist, n.
dendrological, dendrologic, dendrologous, adj.
The term dendrology derives from the Ancient Greek, where δένδρον, dendron, means tree; and -λογία, – logia means study or speech of, or xylology Ancient Greek: ξύλον, ksulon, means wood; therefore, dendrology is the science, study, understanding and identifying of woody plants (trees, shrubs and lianas)
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Acokanthera oppositifolia, bushman’s poisontree, boesmansgif – Marissa Greeff
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The Dendrological Society promotes the study, protection and propagation of trees and tree-dominated ecosystems as a contribution to effective environmental conservation and improvement in South Africa. Membership of the Dendrological Society is open to all natural persons as well as organizations that are interested in trees and supportive of our mission. Members hail from all over the country, though the largest concentration is in the central and northern part of the country. To promote knowledge of our indigenous trees, training courses are offered in tree identification and big tree surveying which have proved popular with the general public, dendrologists, foresters, horticulturalists and nature conservators.
The Dendrological Society renders advice and assistance on all matters related to trees and dendrology. No matter what the question, someone in the society will have an answer, be it related to the identification of trees, questions about taxonomy, propagation, planting or control.
All new applications for membership shall be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Society.