World Environment Day 2021
The Society for the Environment are delighted to officially launch their campaign for World Environment Day 2021.
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The Plantsman’s Choice: Japanese bigleaf magnolia
The bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia obovata) originates from Japan and the Kuril Islands in eastern Russia.
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Custodians of the public urban forest estate
Kenton Rogers and Keith Sacre, Treeconomics It is a widely recognised and an undisputed fact that local authorities across the UK own and are responsible for many of our urban trees. Studies like Trees in Towns 2 and various i-Tree Eco reports have highlighted that the trees owned and managed by local authorities constitute approximately […]
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Official Launch of The Queen’s Green Canopy: “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”
The Queen’s Green Canopy has launched which is an initiative to help mark the Queen’s 70th Jubilee
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Review of Level 2/3 Apprenticeships
Have your say! It’s time to review the apprenticeship standards launched in 2017 to ensure they are up to date and can meet the needs of our industries. To ensure we have the right workforce for the future, the Trailblazer Group for the Arborist, Forest Operative and Landscape/Horticulture apprenticeships is conducting a review of these level 2/3 standards. Following a […]
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Could businesses help fund our urban trees?
by Helen Davies Passionate about enhancing green infrastructure in our cities, I’ve spent the past three years undertaking a PhD at the University of Southampton looking at how to increase funding for urban trees. There is now a wealth of research showing how the right trees in the right places can help mitigate city problems […]
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The value of folklore for the objectives of urban forestry
9 August 2021
Trees have always been central to the lives of humans, so many folk tales feature trees. In this age of mass media, the cultural significance of folklore is reducing. But for the urban forester, it can be a valuable tool for achieving our professional objectives.
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Relocating an Acer griseum
1 June 2021
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has had to relocate a number of established trees and shrubs in their collection due to redevelopment work.
Read MoreOfficial Launch of The Queen’s Green Canopy: “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”
17 May 2021
The Queen’s Green Canopy has launched which is an initiative to help mark the Queen’s 70th Jubilee
Read MoreCustodians of the public urban forest estate
27 May 2021
Kenton Rogers and Keith Sacre, Treeconomics It is a widely recognised and an undisputed fact that local authorities across the UK own and are responsible for many of our urban trees. Studies like Trees in Towns 2 and various i-Tree Eco reports have highlighted that the trees owned and managed by local authorities constitute approximately […]
Read MoreThe Plantsman’s Choice: Japanese bigleaf magnolia
1 June 2021
The bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia obovata) originates from Japan and the Kuril Islands in eastern Russia.
Read MoreWorld Environment Day 2021
1 June 2021
The Society for the Environment are delighted to officially launch their campaign for World Environment Day 2021.
Read MoreReview of Level 2/3 Apprenticeships
30 April 2021
Have your say! It’s time to review the apprenticeship standards launched in 2017 to ensure they are up to date and can meet the needs of our industries. To ensure we have the right workforce for the future, the Trailblazer Group for the Arborist, Forest Operative and Landscape/Horticulture apprenticeships is conducting a review of these level 2/3 standards. Following a […]
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Dutch elm disease management in Edinburgh
15 March 2021
This article focuses principally on Edinburgh’s Dutch elm disease management programme, so what follows is by no means a conclusive discourse on the disease itself but rather a look into our phytosanitary strategy for dealing with this fungal pathogen and its insect vector.
Read MoreThe #ARBatWork 2021 photo competition is now open for VOTING!
15 March 2021
This is your chance to vote for a winner of this year’s #ARBatWork photo competition
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New tree fund for local communities announced
15 March 2021
New fund for local authorities to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in locations outside woodlands
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Elm as a future urban tree: is it possible?
7 January 2021
Today, as we seek long-term sustainable tree species for our towns and cities, could the elm reappear in the urban landscape?
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A contractor’s approach to ensuring ancient and veteran tree continuity
7 January 2021
There exists a fundamental divide among ancient and veteran trees with regard to their history and how they became so.
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Emerald ash borer: a brief overview
6 January 2021
A new threat emerging from North America and Asia could have devastating effects on our UK ash population.
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New Fungi books available to pre-order
25 November 2020
Two highly anticipated upcoming fungi publications are now available for you to pre-order. Fungi and Trees: Their complex relationships (Pre-order) by Professor Lynne Boddy MBE £42 Pre-order Pre-order @ £42 £75 Pre-order both Pre-order both @ £75 The fascinating new book from Professor Lynne Boddy, one of the worlds' leading mycologists. The book is aimed […]
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Carbon in the time of Covid
25 November 2020
This actually has nothing to do with Covid-19 or cholera (as in the book title which the headline is very loosely based on). If you cast your mind back a few months, the world was fixated on carbon sequestration.
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Research Project: Optimised techniques for arboreal activities
30 November 2020
Optimised techniques for arboreal activities In 2018 Fund4Trees, the Arboricultural Association, Tree Fund and Teufelberger announced funding for a project intending to map the body’s movements during tree climbing, utilising and comparing different techniques to analyse the pressure on both joints and muscles. The aim of the research, led by Alexander Laver of Tree Logic, […]
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#ArbMatters - National Tree Week
28 November 2020
National Tree Week #ArbMatters The Arboricultural Association is proud to support National Tree Week again in 2020! Make your voice heard on National Tree Week 28th November – 6th December 2020 To celebrate National Tree Week, we’re highlighting the value of the Arboriculture industry to the UK over the next month. Trees are so important […]
Read MoreCould businesses help fund our urban trees?
28 November 2020
by Helen Davies Passionate about enhancing green infrastructure in our cities, I’ve spent the past three years undertaking a PhD at the University of Southampton looking at how to increase funding for urban trees. There is now a wealth of research showing how the right trees in the right places can help mitigate city problems […]
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The Plantsman’s Choice: Tatarian maple
28 November 2020
A tough tree that wins in the long run In the search for the toughest trees capable of doing well in the most challenging planting environments, the Tatarian maple, Acer tataricum, is one of the most promising. It has demonstrated an impressive tolerance for warm and dry conditions in its native range as well as […]
Read MoreIncreasing Tree Planting in Response to Climate Change
28 November 2020
The London Tree Officers Association (LTOA) has produced a statement about increasing tree planting in response to climate change. This statement is available here The LTOA represents those who carry out the strategic and day to day management of trees in streets, parks, woodlands and other urban locations and are responsible for the protection of […]
Read MoreArboricultural Association 2019 General Election Response
28 November 2020
It has been great to see trees so high on the political agenda during the 2019 election campaign. As the Conservative government looks to fulfil their manifesto pledge of planting 30 million trees a year, or 2.5 million per month between 2020 and 2025, the Association will be doing its best to ensure that the […]
Read MoreHouse of Lords Debate on Tree Pests and Diseases recognises the importance of arboriculture
28 November 2020
House of Lords Debate on Tree Pests and Diseases recognises the importance of arboriculture 13 February 2020 The House of Lords debated the threats posed by pests and diseases to native trees in the UK on Thursday 13 February. The Association welcomes this debate, although it is important to recognise that the arboricultural industry is […]
Read MorePlanting trees to save a city
28 November 2020
by John Parker and Paulus Mandibondibo Project to protect Jayapura, Papua, from flooding and landslides The Green Cities for Papua project was established in 2018 by Paulus Mandibondibo from Ottow Geissler University and John Parker of the Arboricultural Association. The purpose of the project is to use urban forestry solutions to deliver social, environmental and […]
Read MoreResearch Project: Fungal community responses to veteranisation
28 November 2020
Climber Jake Radford preparing to carry out veteranisation treatments: 70% isopropanol and 10% bleach was used to sterilise bars, chains and side-cover interiors between treatments. Since my early days as an arb student at Cannington College in 2012 I have been fascinated by ancient and veteran trees. As many readers know, ancient trees support a […]
Read MoreDiversity in urban tree populations
25 November 2020
Keith Sacre, Barcham Trees Styphnolobium japonicum used as a street tree in Dresden, Germany. At the time of writing there is an increasing appreciation of the benefits trees provide, especially in the urban environment. It is generally accepted that more trees need to be planted. Ambitious numeric targets for tree planting, coupled with equally ambitious […]
Read MoreLiam McGough Tree Services Journey to Become an ARB Approved Contractor
25 November 2020
Congratulations to Liam McGough Tree Services, based in London, on becoming the latest contractor to achieve ARB Approved status. Liam kindly shared his thoughts on becoming ARB Approved: The journey to become an ARB Approved Contractor started many years ago with a thought. I would like to be considered an equal by the people I […]
Read MoreJill Butler wins 2020 Arboricultural Association Award
25 November 2020
The Arboricultural Association (AA) is thrilled to announce that the winner of this year’s AA Award is Jill Butler. In recognition of her significant and positive contribution to the arboricultural profession, Jill was presented with the award by AA chair Michelle Ryan at a surprise, socially distanced visit to Windsor Great Park on Wednesday 30 […]
Read MoreNew guide to use of cellular confinement systems near trees
25 November 2020
The Association’s Guidance Note 12: The Use of Cellular Confinement Systems near Trees is now available to download here. Tree roots can be damaged by soil stripping, and the volume of viable soil available to a tree can be reduced if soil is compacted or sealed from above. For these reasons, the introduction of new […]
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