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One of Brighton’s oldest elm trees to be felled to save its ‘twin’
One of two 400-year-old English elms, believed to be the oldest in the world, is to be felled after becoming infected with elm disease, according to Brighton and Hove news. It’s thought that one of the Preston Park Twins, at the north end of Preston Park, became infected late last…
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Boningale ceases importation of oak trees
Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) outbreaks in the UK pose a serious threat to our oak trees. Boningale are ceasing importation of oak trees effective immediately, and will only be sourcing UK oak stock. OPM is already established in greater London and some surrounding areas. Defra have noted that the UK…
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Programme announced for National Tree Officers Conference 2019
The programme for the National Tree Officers Conference 2019 has been unveiled. It will take place at Reading Town Hall on Wednesday 6 November. The conference, organised by the London Tree Officers Association (LTOA), the Municipal Tree Officers Association (MTOA) and facilitated by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), comes…
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From garden boy to Walsingham head forester
From Garden Boy to Head Forester – a remarkable career spanning more than 50 years with the Walsingham Estate in Norfolk was marked with an award from the Royal Forestry Society at the Royal Norfolk Show. David Spooner, 65, who lives in Great Walsingham, was presented with the award at…
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Timberwolf has been recognised as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain
Timberwolf, has been recognised as one of the ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ in the London Stock Exchange Group’s 2019 Report. The annual report celebrates the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) over the last three years, with companies representing over 40 sectors and spanning…
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New suite of publications explore services provided by urban trees
Urban trees are increasingly recognised for the services they provide to support sustainability and quality of life in our towns and cities. Now a newly published suite of Forest Research publications investigates how the services provided by urban trees, such as the capture of carbon, and flood risk reduction (so…
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Oak Processionary Moth found on trees imported from the Netherlands
Landscapers, nurseries, landowners and woodland managers are being urged to take action after the Plant Health Service intercepted a number of cases of Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars (OPM) on trees imported from the Netherlands. Anyone who has planted larger oaks (defined below) imported from the Netherlands and continent should urgently…
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Festivalgoers urged to help rewild the Highlands
Music lovers attending this year’s Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival are being encouraged to help rewild the Scottish Highlands by having their own trees planted by conservation charity Trees for Life. With growing concerns about the threats of climate change and loss of nature, the organisers of ‘Bella’ 2019 are calling…
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British Forests: The Forestry Commission 1919-2019
Published to mark the centenary of the Forestry Commission, British Forests examines not only its unique history but also the Commission’s role in research. As well as the promotion of tree planting in both cities and countryside. The book features a selection of the nations’ forests and beautiful botanical illustrations…
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Green Blue Urban showroom VIP launch event
Green Blue Urban has announced its launch of its first ever showroom. The Green Blue Urban Showroom is located in Farringdon, London – at 117 St John’s Road, EC1V 4JA. The London based showroom is the only place in the UK to showcase a range of tree pit products that…
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STIHL launches new Pro Cordless Chainsaw
Ideal for forestry and agricultural work, STIHL has launched the new MSA 220 C-B, the most powerful cordless chainsaw in the STIHL range. Designed with a high chain speed, the powerful MSA 220 C-B makes quick work of any task and guarantees consistently high-quality cutting performance, regardless of the battery…
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Green-tech supply materials for woodland creation project
Green-tech has supplied the tree planting materials for the creation of a new woodland on the Conholt Park Estate in Hampshire. Wessex Woodland Management offers bespoke management and contract services to woodland owners throughout the South of England. They were awarded the contract to create the woodland under the Countryside…
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Forestry on parade as career for Military leavers
An intensive eight-week course developed as part of an innovative partnership between the Forestry Commission, Plumpton College in Sussex and the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has been given official approval for those transitioning out of the military. The course, leading to the RFS Cert Arb/Forestry, is the first land-based skills…
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Trees to be cleared for £25m highway improvement scheme
Work on a multi-million pound highway improvement scheme to reduce congestion and unlock future development in Loughborough is set to get under way. Trees and vegetation will be removed around junction 23 of the M1 and the A512, Ashby Road East. The forestry works are being undertaken as part of…
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GreenMech Arb 130 proves ‘compact without compromise’ for Castle Trees
A GreenMech Arborist 130 has become a key tool in the armoury of Ryan Evans, owner of Edinburgh’s Castle Trees. Having left a career in the army after 23 years, Ryan is embarking on a new venture, with his woodchipper delivering the versatility, manoeuvrability and reliability he needs for around-town…
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