From Unrecorded Trees to a National Archive of Egypt’s Green Heritage

Egypt’s rare and ancient trees are moving from largely undocumented features of historic landscapes toward recognition in a national archive dedicated to the country’s green heritage.

For years, these trees have formed part of the scenery of gardens, palaces and heritage sites. Yet there was no comprehensive national register bringing together their locations, histories and identifying information.

The shift toward a national archive puts the trees themselves at the centre of the record, rather than treating them simply as a backdrop to historic buildings and grounds. Their stories are part of the heritage of the places in which they stand.

A consolidated record offers a way to preserve that information alongside the trees’ physical presence. The available summary does not specify the archive’s scope, the number of trees covered or a timetable for the work.