Tree News. New tree diseases and pests threaten our native British tree species, our naturalised and garden exotics are also under threat. This citizen science project explains how easy it is to help our trees. #HelpOurTrees
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Tree news and all things trees, including tree diseases and tree care and the latest tree research from Britain and the world. From London Tree surgeons research list available on twitter. Tree news – All things trees – tree diseases – tree care – tree research.
Highgate Woods London – First recorded Leopard Moth – Zeuzera pyrina
First recorded Leopard Moth – Zeuzera pyrina The first recorded Wood Leopard Moth, Zeuzera pyrina, has been made in Highgate Woods in North West London. Native to the UK it is only common in the South but never before in Highgate Woods and it’s natural reintroduction is a sign of increased biodiversity in London. The […]
Osiers in winter — Druid Life
During the winter months, osier willows become my favourite tree. While for most trees, leaf fall means a loss of colour and bark is grey, or brown, or just dark looking against the winter skies, osiers catch fire. The fine twigs on this willow are a brilliant, orangey colour, so when everything else is looking […] […]
National Tree Week 2016 – Virtual Issue – #NationalTreeWeek
National Tree Week 2016 – Virtual Issue This week is National Tree Week! First celebrated in 1975, National Tree Week is the UK’s largest tree celebration. Each year, The Tree Council’s member organisations including voluntary bodies and local authorities, up to 200 schools and community groups, 8000 Tree Wardens and many others, support the initiative by […]
New tree identification video playlist on our YouTube channel.
New tree identification video playlist on our YouTube channel. Tree ID: how to identify trees found in London and in the UK. Video Tree ID shorts, points out the main features and shows video of a specimen for native trees & shrubs, naturalised species and non-native / exotic trees. Also see our Tree ID longer […]