Useful Links
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 – a database of Czech flora and vegetation, with species distribution maps.
- BioLib – an encyclopaedia of living organisms and their taxonomy.
- iNaturalist – identify plants from photos and take part in citizen science.
Nature Conservation and Memorial Trees
- Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR) – protected areas, species and the Central List of Nature Conservation.
- Memorial Trees (ÚSOP) – search for officially protected memorial trees in the Czech Republic.
- Tree of the Year – the Czech Environmental Partnership Foundation's public vote for the most popular tree.
Forests and Forestry
- Forest Management Institute (ÚHÚL) – data on the state of Czech forests.
- Forestry and Game Management Research Institute (VÚLHM) – research, forest health and bark beetle monitoring.
- Lesy České republiky (Forests of the Czech Republic) – the state enterprise that manages state-owned forests.
Arboreta and Botanic Gardens
- Prague Botanic Garden
- Průhonice Park (Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an extensive dendrological collection.
- Křtiny Arboretum (Mendel University in Brno)
This article was translated from Czech.