by Holly Chapman | Aug 26, 2026 | News, Trees and woodland
Around 300 Sitka spruce trees will be removed in Callendar Park in Falkirk, Scotland, after inspections identified an increasing safety risk to the public. The trees have been revealed to be in deteriorating condition after being found to be infested with Great Spruce...
by Holly Chapman | Aug 25, 2026 | News, Trees and woodland
The Forestry Commission has said the risk of sweet chestnut blight is spreading across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in parts of Devon and Cornwall. The Forestry Commission has announced an extension to the demarcated area for sweet chestnut blight in...
by Holly Chapman | Feb 23, 2026 | News
The Forestry Commission has announced the confirmation of sweet chestnut blight in Devon. Caused by the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica, the disease has no risk toward people or animals. The Commission has said there will be further surveillance to determine the full...