This site is for everyone with an interest in the beauty,history and
​the success story that is
Brighton Elm Trees

Read the words of a true Brighton Elm expert who has fought to preserve Brighton's Elm trees for 50 years.

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The celebrated Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1775),  while a lover of fine forest trees, apparently detested the treeless
 Brighthelmstone Downs (Brighton) and was prompted to state

“The place is truly desolate and if one had a mind to hang oneself for
desperation at being obliged to live there, it would be difficult
to find a tree on which to fasten a rope” .