Young Tree Aftercare – Mulching

John Parker talks us through some of the key points to focus on in the months and years after urban trees have been planted, in this example in a community park in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire as part of the Stonehouse in Bloom community project.

Young Tree Aftercare – Mulching

John Parker talks us through some of the key points to focus on in the months and years after urban trees have been planted, in this example in a community park in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire as part of the Stonehouse in Bloom community project.

Oak Processionary Moth Surveillance 2020 update

Introduction Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the control, survey, and research of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) continued as all operational activity was regarded as essential but would be conducted in line with COVID-19 safe-working precautions. These essential activities were to help: Limit the rate of spread and reduce the impact of OPM Identify new sites that … Read more

Oak Processionary Moth Surveillance 2020 update

Introduction Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the control, survey, and research of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) continued as all operational activity was regarded as essential but would be conducted in line with COVID-19 safe-working precautions. These essential activities were to help: Limit the rate of spread and reduce the impact of OPM Identify new sites that … Read more

Monitoring new pests and diseases on the horizon

Dr Charles Lane, plant pathologist and Observatree lead for Fera Science Ltd describes how potential new threats to our trees from other parts of the world are monitored and introduces Beech Leaf Disease. What is plant biosecurity? Protecting the health of plants is a difficult business; yet, by implementing good plant biosecurity it is possible … Read more

Monitoring new pests and diseases on the horizon

Dr Charles Lane, plant pathologist and Observatree lead for Fera Science Ltd describes how potential new threats to our trees from other parts of the world are monitored and introduces Beech Leaf Disease. What is plant biosecurity? Protecting the health of plants is a difficult business; yet, by implementing good plant biosecurity it is possible … Read more

What is plant biosecurity?

What is plant biosecurity? Protecting the health of plants is a difficult business; yet, by implementing good plant biosecurity it is possible to mitigate against these risks. Although we now all refer to plant biosecurity what does it mean? We can start by looking at the definition of plant biosecurity; ‘a series of precautions that … Read more

Webinar: Building a Mass Movement of People for Trees

With Zara Holden, Roger Parkinson and Caroline Locke. The first webinar in our autumn series looked at the growing support for trees and their many benefits, and how projects like the Charter for Trees Woods and People can harness it to make change and inspire others. Thank you to the team at the Woodland Trust … Read more