New Forest trees count the cost of months of storms
Exceptionally wet and windy weather has seen New Forest tree experts inundated with enquiries about damaged and fallen trees. The New Forest National Park Authority’s Senior Tree Officer Bryan Wilson says that in his 25 years of caring for New Forest trees, he and his team has never had to issue so many notices for […]
Research to investigate trees in the farmed environment
Harper Adams University has welcomed the first student to investigate the relationship between trees and the farmed environment through a Woodland Trust-sponsored research qualification. Tim Saunders from Eastbourne, Sussex, is the first of three students that will complete 12-months of work in consecutive years for a masters of research (MRes) degree. The project is being […]
Trees make the difference
This September, Four Sigma Foods (FSF) and like-minded companies such as Weleda, Costo and Madara are organizing a charity project with the intention of restoring forest in the St. Petersburg area, Russia. FSF’s part of this charity project is raising funds and helping plant thousands of new birch trees. The project focusses on birch trees […]
Public asked to watch for beetle threat to trees and shrubs
Eradication action taken against an outbreak of Asian longhorn beetles with the co-operation of local landowners in Kent last year appears to have been successful. Further monitoring will be carried out in the area over the next three years to confirm this, or deal with any remaining beetles. The earlier an outbreak is detected, the greater are the chances of […]
Trees on the River Uck – planting trees can help protect our waterways
An exciting new project in Sussex is looking for local landowners – whether that’s individuals or businesses – to come forward and plant trees to cut flooding and improve water quality. Anyone who owns land in Sussex get free expert tree-planting advice and support from the Woodland Trust. If suitable land is within the Uck […]
CLA lobbying success as imports of sweet chestnuts are banned
The Association said this important move will give sweet chestnut trees in the UK the best chance of remaining free from this devastating disease. The CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “We have been lobbying for this development and I have met with Environment Secretary Owen Paterson to discuss the issue on a number of occasions. […]
