What is ash dieback? As dieback is a fungal infection that causes a slow decline in the health of ash trees in the UK. Not all ash trees will get it, but it is important to monitor the health of your ash trees, particularly when they are within close proximity to people and property.

A micro-blog where we share the cool things that we see out and about looking at trees, whether its for business or please. Keep an eye out for fungi, trees, birds, bees, butterflies and mammals.

There are many benefits and drawbacks from surveying at different times of year. In the winter, you can assess the health of the crown for deadwood and readily spot colonisation of fungi, which may be indicative of underlying health issues. In summer, you can see how readily the tree is growing leaves coping under the weight of a full canopy. Read this article to find out more about surveying across the seasons.

Agroforestry is an important consideration in the farming landscape. It doesn’t mean replacing valuable agricultural land with trees, but it does mean integrating more trees into the farming environment. There are multiple reasons for doing this and each has benefits. In this article we dive into why.

In this article we explore the reasons for creating and expanding woodlands, and why it is so important. We also discuss the importance of planting the right tree in the right place.

Why do woods need managing? In the UK, it is estimated that less than 50% of our woodland is being managed. Woods need managing for various reasons, including biodiversity, recreation, amenity, for health and safety and for timber value. In this article we discuss why.

Understanding the health and condition of your trees is essential for management purposes. Surveys are the best way to understanding how to manage hazards and risks posed by trees to the public and property. If you own a tree, you are obligated to manage that risk. This article explains in more the detail the importance of tree surveys.