Get Involved

• Individual membership;
• Family membership (parents and school children);
• Student membership (bona fide students, with proof of registration);
• Corporative membership;
• Honorary membership may be awared to any person by the Society, for recognition of life-long dedication to tree science and conservation
• Any person or organisation wishing to become a member can complete a membership application form. All new applications shall be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Society.

Members are kept informed via newsletters and the Dendron magazine about events regarding both trees indigenous to Southern Africa and introduced tree species. In addition information is also supplied in respect of:

1. 1. New species;
   2. New findings in the fields of Botany; ecological aspects of trees; taxonomy of tree species; distribution recordings
   3. The use of trees in general as well as in horticulture; and
   4. The conservation of trees and tree-dominated ecosystems.
   5. Arbor month and trees of the year
   6. Conservation status and protected trees in South Africa
   7. Locating, assessing and measuring the biggest trees of any indigenous species in South Africa
   8. Propagation of indigenous trees
   9. Outings, field excursions, lectures and presentations
   10. The identification and labelling of trees
   11. Supply of tree name tags
   12. Advice with regard to “problem” trees and alien invasive plants in gardens, urban areas and farms
   13. Training courses in tree identification, tree appreciation, tree measurement and alien invasive plants
   14. Several authoritative publications; and
   15. Advice and assistance in respect of all matters related to trees and dendrology.

The Dendrological Society affords members the opportunity to go on outings into the veld under the leadership of knowledgeable dendrologists and to spend time with other people sharing the same interest in nature. These outings are mainly focussed on indigenous species but knowledge can also be gained about trees and the plant kingdom in general. Snippets of information can be gained from all people participating in the outing, although many may not yet have an extensive knowledge of the topics at hand. Tips are also given to practice or promote tree identification as a hobby.

Members gain satisfaction from their participation in and promotion of tree knowledge and conservation issues. People get to know their environment and opportunities are created to come into contact with many tourist attractions. Personal enrichment is gained by accumulating knowledge and by making contact with the wonders of nature. By being so close to nature is an added benefit to spiritual enrichment.

Members are also given the opportunity to gain knowlegde, enrol for tree indentification courses and take the examination for Level I, II & III dendrologist.

The Society acts as a mouthpiece on behalf of members (and trees)through registration as an interested and affected party communicating with authorities regarding the promotion of tree issues and the conservation of tree species.

Outings are social events bringing together people within a particular area. Friendships are formed with people throughout the country. People sharing the same interests are able to enjoy pleasant company and have meaningful conversations.