Christmas tree winners visit Downing Street to mark lights switch-on
A family from Dartmoor have seen their award winning trees and wreath officially received by Number 10 Downing Street – in a ceremony for the first time overseen by new British Prime Minister, Theresa May. Husband and wife Stuart and Jennie Kirkup won an annual competition, organised by the British Christmas Tree Growers Association, to […]
CLA will hold Defra to pledge on tackling tree disease
The CLA today (26 March) welcomed the Government’s Chalara Management Plan and said it would work closely with Defra to ensure the commitment to tackling tree pests and diseases is at the top of the Environment Secretary’s agenda. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “We worked closely with Defra to help produce the plan for dealing […]
Bioplastics offer more sustainable solution for tree planting
It is widely recognised that reforestation is a crucial aspect of tackling climate change and addressing CO2 balance, but less is understood about the hidden carbon footprint and environmental impact of planting new trees. Tree planting conventionally requires the use of a wooden stake as a growth support. Not only are mature trees felled to […]
