# Useful Links

> Source: https://www.stromyvcr.cz/en/useful-links/ · Author: Tomáš Rohlena · Updated: 2026-10-30

Trusted resources on trees, plants and nature conservation in the Czech Republic – databases, arboreta, memorial trees and forestry.

We have put together a selection of trusted resources for anyone who wants to learn more about trees and nature. No paid links – only the ones we use ourselves.

 

## Plant Identification and Databases

 
- [Pladias](https://pladias.cz/) – a database of Czech flora and vegetation, with species distribution maps.
- [BioLib](https://www.biolib.cz/) – an encyclopaedia of living organisms and their taxonomy.
- [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/) – identify plants from photos and take part in citizen science.

 

## Nature Conservation and Memorial Trees

 
- [Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR)](https://www.nature.cz/) – protected areas, species and the Central List of Nature Conservation.
- [Memorial Trees (ÚSOP)](https://drusop.nature.cz/) – search for officially protected memorial trees in the Czech Republic.
- [Tree of the Year](https://www.stromroku.cz/) – the Czech Environmental Partnership Foundation's public vote for the most popular tree.

 

## Forests and Forestry

 
- [Forest Management Institute (ÚHÚL)](https://www.uhul.cz/) – data on the state of Czech forests.
- [Forestry and Game Management Research Institute (VÚLHM)](https://www.vulhm.cz/) – research, forest health and bark beetle monitoring.
- [Lesy České republiky (Forests of the Czech Republic)](https://lesycr.cz/) – the state enterprise that manages state-owned forests.

 

## Arboreta and Botanic Gardens

 
- [Prague Botanic Garden](https://www.botanicka.cz/)
- [Průhonice Park (Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences)](https://www.ibot.cas.cz/pruhonice/) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an extensive dendrological collection.
- [Křtiny Arboretum (Mendel University in Brno)](https://arboretum.mendelu.cz/)