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Urban trees conference – call for papers
Trees, People and the Built Environment 4, the international urban trees conference, is requesting papers from those who would like to present at the event. The organisers are seeking papers that address the conference topics in social and sciences. They should either be original research papers presenting new work in…
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Tree Champion reappointed to continue tree planting push
The Government’s Tree Champion Sir William Worsley has been reappointed to continue his drive to accelerate tree planting rates. The chair of the National Forest Company was tasked last year with setting a bold direction for the country’s forests and woodlands over the next 25 years. Now Sir William is…
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ICF executive director awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
A Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) medal has been awarded to Shireen Chambers FICFor, Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Foresters, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019. It is in recognition of the positive contribution she has made to forestry. Including her work with…
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Disease-tolerant trees to be planted in UK’s ash tree archive
Ash trees demonstrating tolerance to the highly destructive tree disease ash dieback will be planted in the UK’s first ‘ash tree archive’. This was announced by Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank on Thursday 6 June as he launched the Government’s new Ash Research…
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Woodland Trust responds to Government’s Ash Research Strategy
The Woodland Trust has welcomed the Government’s Ash Research Strategy announced 6 June 2019 to tackle the many threats facing the UK’s ash trees. Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner launched the strategy, designed to merge evidence on threats to the UK’s population of ash trees. It will also identify future research…
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Woodland Trust recognised for its work with volunteers
The Woodland Trust has been recognised for the opportunities it gives to volunteers. The charity has been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard. This is after being assessed against a range of best practice standards and having proved to excel in the areas of recruitment, safety standards, management, support,…
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Edinburgh becomes first Scottish council to support Tree Charter
Councillors from across the political spectrum in Edinburgh are adding their signatures to a UK-wide Tree Charter for Trees, Woods and People today. This makes them the first local authority in Scotland to do so. Elected members from all parties are signing the Charter today. This is alongside a meeting…
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30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2019 opens for applications
Sponsored by Green-tech, 30 Under 30: The Next Generation is back for 2019, with Pro Landscaper, Pro Arb and FutureArc magazines beginning the search for 30 of the most impressive young people within our industry. Who? The rules are simple, you can nominate yourself or a colleague as long as…
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Atlantic Woodland Alliance to save Scotland’s rainforest
Some of Scotland’s largest nature conservation organisations are coming together in a bid to save the country’s dwindling rainforests – found on the west coast from Wester Ross down to Argyll. Members of the Atlantic Woodland Alliance have gathered at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for the launch of a…
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GreenMech launches Evo 165 at The Arb Show 2019
GreenMech has launched its new woodchipper series, the EVO 165 at The ARB Show. Designed in direct response to industry demands to deliver more aggressive torque, more powerful bite and more throughput. Its wide infeed chute, together with twin horizontal rollers and GreenMech’s ‘No-Stress’ control system mean the Evo 165…
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Public urged to report Oak Processionary Moth caterpillar sightings
People in London and the South East of England are being reminded to report sightings of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars, which could be damaging oak trees in their area. Any sightings should be reported to the Forestry Commission via its Tree Alert online form. Or, people can email opm@forestrycommission.gov.uk…
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Government delivers new £10m fund to plant over 130,000 urban trees
A new £10 million plan will see more than 130,000 trees planted across England’s towns and cities, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced on Sunday 19 May. Through the Urban Tree Challenge Fund, grants will be made available over the next two years to green urban areas and help meet the…
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Tree of the year nominations open
The Woodland Trust is searching for the most loved, visually stunning tree, with the most fascinating story, for Tree of the Year 2019. Now in its sixth year, Tree of the Year highlights and celebrates special trees across the UK. A tree may be a village’s oldest inhabitant, a founding…
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Ash dieback is predicted to cost £15 billion in Britain
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford, Fera Science, Sylva Foundation and the Woodland Trust has calculated the true economic cost of ash dieback. The predictions have been published in Current Biology. The total cost of ash dieback to the UK is estimated to be £15 billionHalf of…
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Woodland Trust supports calls to halt HS2 site clearance
The Woodland Trust has welcomed calls by more than 40 local councils to stop advance site clearance for HS2. Buckinghamshire County Council, Aylesbury Vale District Council and Chiltern District Council as well as 41 town and parish councils along the route of the first phase of the project, from London…
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