International Dendrology Society

International Dendrology Society is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1178252).

The International Dendrology Society was formed after members discussed the idea with other eminent horticulturists. It exists to promote the study and enjoyment of trees and other woody plants, to bring together dendrologists from all round the world, and to protect and conserve rare and endangered plant species worldwide. It makes grants and bursaries, including travel bursaries that support young dendrologists to join its tours, with a maximum budget of £5,000 per travel bursary. Its annual giving was £25,236, though the annual report gives this as one total that may include grants to individuals.

Priority Areas

The Society makes grants and bursaries in support of its aims: promoting the study and enjoyment of trees and other woody plants, bringing dendrologists together internationally, and protecting and conserving rare and endangered plant species. It has supported research concerning woody plants and publications. It also provides travel bursaries for students and young dendrologists to join tours and study trees in places they might not otherwise visit. Organisational applicants may seek support for a project that accords with its declared interests. Trustees authorise grants in accordance with the charity’s objectives, decide annually through the budgeting process where funds are applied, and monitor their use by considering reports at trustees’ meetings.

Themes

• Woody plant research
• Publications
• Dendrology travel bursaries
• Rare plant conservation

Geographic Focus

All parts of the world.

Organisations complete the organisation grant form, email it with supporting documents, and return one signed hard copy including the annual report and accounts to the Secretary.

Who can apply:

• IDS Travel Bursary
  • Be a student of botany or horticulture or similar tree-related or employed in the horticultural, arboricultural, botanical or ecological sectors
  • Have good spoken English
  • Be primarily interested in woody plants
  • Be willing to help with botanical and identification issues while on the tour
  • Have an outgoing and friendly personality

What to send:

• IDS grant applications for organisations
  • A copy of audited accounts for the past two years
  • Further details and a budget
  • Two referees who are unconnected with the organisation and have a good working knowledge of it; one must be the Society Vice President for the applicant's country if there is one, or another Society member
• IDS grant applications for individuals
  • A detailed budget and further details about the application
  • Two referees: one must be the Society Vice President for the applicant's country if there is one, or another Society member; the other should be a current or recent employer who can vouch for the applicant's work
• IDS Travel Bursary
  • A CV/resumé
  • A written personal statement detailing interest in woody plants and including the reason for choosing the particular tour
  • A recommendation from the applicant's institute of study or employer, from the head of the organisation, line manager or professional mentor in woody plants

Applying again: IDS Travel Bursary: Applicants who have been unsuccessful in previous years are welcome to apply again.

What the charity says:

• The Society invites projects that might accord with its declared interests.