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Amy Fitz-Hugh 12 June 2019
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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Amy Fitz-Hugh 11 June 2019
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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Amy Fitz-Hugh 3 June 2019
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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Amy Fitz-Hugh 20 May 2019
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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Amy Fitz-Hugh 20 March 2019
Call for climbing arborists to complete research survey
Do you climb trees as part of your job? If so, please complete a straightforward five-minute survey, which is part of a major research project that will benefit climbers around the world. The survey can be accessed here and the results will be used in the Biomechanics of the Tree Climber project.…
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Rachael Forsyth 5 February 2019
Focus on you: The People of FutureScape Spring
With the focus on people, tech and sustainability at FutureScape Spring, the spotlight shines across the seminar programme, putting the landscape’s key influencers, leaders and heroes front of stage, just for you. You’ve come to expect a high calibre of thought-provoking, inspirational and ground-breaking speakers, experts and topics from FutureScape.…
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Amy Fitz-Hugh 17 January 2019
Record support for Woodland Trust’s Campaign
More than 28,000 people have added their voice to a Woodlands Trust’s campaign. It opposes the destruction of at least 19 ancient woodlands for Phase 2b of the environmentally caustic project. It’s the largest number of responses the charity has seen for one of its campaigns to protect woods under…
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Max Dodd 9 November 2018
Protected tree felling prosecution
A Beckenham resident who knowingly felled three protected pine trees has been prosecuted. Peter Clarke of Westgate Road, Beckenham, pleaded guilty at Croydon Crown Court to carrying out prohibiting work. This includes felling, to the protected trees without the written consent of the local authority. He received orders to pay total fines and…
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Max Dodd 23 October 2018
‘Without trees we won’t survive’: Prince Harry, environmental message
In the local language, Queensland’s Fraser Island is called K’gari, meaning paradise, and that’s just what Prince Harry says he found during his visit. The Duke of Sussex turned his focus from the Invictus Games for wounded war veterans to the environment on the seventh day of his royal tour of Australia. His first…
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Max Dodd 19 September 2018
British team named for Stihl TIMBERSPORTS World Championship
Team GB aim to make most of home advantage in the Stihl TIMBERSPORTS World Championship, which takes place at Echo Arena Liverpool on 19 – 20 October. British champion Elgan Pugh teams up with fellow countrymen Glen Penlington, David Thomas and Andrew Evans. Craig Golder is in reserve. This is…
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Max Dodd 27 July 2018
Greenworx branches out with Mercedes-Benz Unimog
Tree surgery and ground clearance contractor Greenworx is going for growth, after acquiring its first Mercedes-Benz Unimog. The versatile off-road truck is more than paying its way by performing the work of several other vehicles – it can power a range of attached implements and combines the rough terrain capability…
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Max Dodd 18 July 2018
Why trees are better than people | John Parker | TEDxCanton
Did you know that trees in urban areas can improve child development, reduce violence and boost house prices? John Parker tells us about ‘nature’s air-conditioners’, and why we shouldn’t take them for granted.
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Max Dodd 13 July 2018
Tree Rescue saves veteran trees for free
UK landowners, arborists and members of the public are invited to nominate veteran trees that are stressed or in decline to receive free revitalising treatment from Tree Rescue. Britain has more ancient trees than almost all other European countries but, despite their value, maintaining their health has long been overlooked…
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Max Dodd 27 June 2018
There is no oak left: Are Britain’s trees disappearing?
England’s oak trees are disappearing fast. The last of the trees planted by the Victorians are now being harvested, and in the intervening century so few have been grown – and fewer still grown in the right conditions for making timber – that imports, mostly from the US and Europe,…
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Max Dodd 20 June 2018
Search is on for the Tree of the Year 2018
Members of the public are being asked to nominate the UK’s most treasured trees in a contest to promote their protection. The Woodland Trust has launched the 2018 Tree of the Year competition to find the nation’s favourite trees which have played a role in history, communities or people’s individual…
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