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UK tree sector gathers to discuss how to achieve three billion new trees target
The Tree Council convened a Forum for Trees on Thursday 11 July, where the public, private and charity sectors discussed how the UK can meet ambitious new tree planting targets. Representatives from sectors spanning forestry, property development, infrastructure and government, as well as conservation charities, farmers and scientists gathered at a Forum for Trees at Lincoln’s Inn, London. They discussed how ambitious new…
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The London Tree and Woodland Awards winners
The London Tree and Woodland Awards, otherwise known as the Tree Oscars, took place at City Hall on Wednesday 10 July. In its eleventh year it celebrates the work of individuals, communities and professionals to protect, improve and expand the capital’s tree and woodland cover, inspire others to manage trees…
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Tighter restrictions on oak tree imports to come into force
Strengthened measures on the import of most species of oak into England are to be introduced to protect native trees from the threat of the tree pest Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). The bolstered measures will only permit imports of certain oak trees, including: those from OPM free countriesthose from designated…
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Case of Oak Processionary Moth confirmed in Wales
A finding of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) has been confirmed in Wales. A statutory Plant Health Notice has been issued on the trees which requires the treatment and felling of infested material. OPM have been found on trees planted in Cardiff City Centre and pest control experts will be begun…
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Birmingham bids to become a Tree City of the World
Talks to establish Birmingham as the first officially designated “Tree City” of the UK are set to be held between the city council and an international foundation today. Council officers and Cabinet Members Cllr John O’Shea and Cllr Waseem Zaffar are due to meet a delegation from the US-based Arbor Day Foundation about the possibility of…
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There is still time to nominate your favourite tree
There is still time to nominate your favourite tree for The Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year 2019 competition. Any individual, group or organisation can nominate a tree and share its story at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/treeoftheyear/. Nominations are open until 19 July 2019. The entries will then be shortlisted by a panel of independent experts before facing…
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South London Downs to be declared as London’s third National Nature Reserve
London’s third National Nature Reserve (NNR) will be officially declared later this month during a ceremony in Croydon. This was announced on 10 July by Natural England. South London Downs, a 417-hectare site along the border of Croydon and Surrey, will be the second largest NNR in London after Richmond Park. Jointly managed by the City…
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LCGD celebrates by planting trees with the NHS Forest
The London College of Garden Design (LCGD) has committed to plant trees to celebrate every student that graduates from one of their diploma courses in the future. As students prepare for graduation this week LCGD will be donating a tree for each of their 50 students who are graduating from the Garden…
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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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