Mark your calendars for 5 November 2025 as the National Tree Officers Conference returns for a landmark tenth anniversary event!
Celebrating a decade of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaboration, this year’s conference promises to be the most dynamic and inspiring yet. Taking place once again in Reading, the event is set to welcome tree professionals from across the UK to reflect on progress, explore new concepts, and shape the future of urban forestry and arboriculture.
Proudly hosted by the Association of Tree Officers, Institute of Chartered Foresters, London Tree Officers Association, and the Municipal Tree Officers’ Association, NTOC 2025 will offer a unique platform for local authority tree professionals to connect, learn, and lead the way forward.
Since its inception, NTOC has blossomed into a cornerstone event for those working in arboriculture, urban forestry, woodland management, and planning. It provides a vital, in-person forum for practitioners to share real-world experiences, present the latest research, and demonstrate best practice across a wide spectrum of tree work.
Whether you’re an experienced tree officer, a planning professional working in green infrastructure, or an early career arboriculture professional, this tenth anniversary conference offers valuable insights and inspiration. The 2025 programme will once again feature many engaging presentations and case studies highlighting the practical challenges and successes faced by those managing our urban treescapes.
As the sector continues to navigate the impacts of climate change, development pressures, and increasing public interest in green spaces, NTOC 2025 offers a timely opportunity to explore collaborative solutions and celebrate professional excellence. The conference will bring together a community of dedicated experts united by a shared commitment to healthy, resilient, and sustainable urban trees.
Attendees can expect a day filled with thought-provoking content, networking opportunities, and a chance to be part of directing the next decade of arboricultural practice. The tenth anniversary is not just an arbitrary milestone – it’s a celebration of the people and ideas that are transforming our urban environments one tree at a time.
Don’t miss this vital event – join us in Reading on 5 November 2025!