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The Plantsman’s Choice: Alders

Alders are seldom described as a prominent ornamental tree. Usually they are considered landscape and forest trees, or as valuable nurse-trees for the establishment of other more demanding species.

Most fallen trees can stay where they are - Storm update

The Association is reminding arborists, landowners and their advisors that many of the fallen trees and branches resulting from the recent storms can simply be left where they lie, as they will encourage biodiversity

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Over half a million trees set to be planted in our towns, cities and countryside

Hundreds of thousands of trees are set to be planted in communities across England as applications for the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens.

#WomenInArb on International Women’s Day 2022

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 we’re proud to share a few of the many amazing women who have shared their knowledge and passion with us over the past 2 years.

Young Tree Establishment Series

In addition to the popular guides to tree watering and young tree aftercare launched over the past 18 months, the AA has produced two more posters aimed at educating the general public on tree care best practice.

Petersfield community tree location survey

In 2016/17, the Petersfield i-Tree Eco survey was conducted to better understand the number and nature of trees in the Hampshire town and parish.

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Guide to Young Tree Establishment

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An Introductory Guide to Young Tree Establishment Advice, ideas and signposting for the public An Introductory Guide to Young Tree Establishment’ provides advice and ideas for a non-professional audience, as well as signposting readers towards other useful resources. It is not intended as a comprehensive guide, nor a replacement for specialist advice but is an […]

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Alders are seldom described as a prominent ornamental tree. Usually they are considered landscape and forest trees, or as valuable nurse-trees for the establishment of other more demanding species.

03 06 22

The Scottish Branch organised a peripatetic tour of the Dalzell Estate in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, hosted by Maxine Ross in November 2021.

01 06 22

This article is the first in a pair which details the progress of a five-year research project, part funded by the Arboricultural Association.

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Help us resolve key scientific questions about our majestic oak trees and their futures

08 03 22

Hundreds of thousands of trees are set to be planted in communities across England as applications for the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens.

08 03 22

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 we’re proud to share a few of the many amazing women who have shared their knowledge and passion with us over the past 2 years.

06 12 21

In 2016/17, the Petersfield i-Tree Eco survey was conducted to better understand the number and nature of trees in the Hampshire town and parish.

05 10 21

The Stonehouse Community Arboretum includes all of the trees on public and private land, in the urban and rural parts of Stonehouse.

09 08 21

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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The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has had to relocate a number of established trees and shrubs in their collection due to redevelopment work.

17 05 21

The Queen’s Green Canopy has launched which is an initiative to help mark the Queen’s 70th Jubilee

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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 […]

01 06 21

The bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia obovata) originates from Japan and the Kuril Islands in eastern Russia.

01 06 21

The Society for the Environment are delighted to officially launch their campaign for World Environment Day 2021.

30 04 21

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 […]

15 03 21

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.

15 03 21

This is your chance to vote for a winner of this year’s #ARBatWork photo competition

15 03 21

New fund for local authorities to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in locations outside woodlands

07 01 21

Today, as we seek long-term sustainable tree species for our towns and cities, could the elm reappear in the urban landscape?

07 01 21

There exists a fundamental divide among ancient and veteran trees with regard to their history and how they became so.

06 01 21

A new threat emerging from North America and Asia could have devastating effects on our UK ash population.

25 11 20

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 […]

25 11 20

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.

30 11 20

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, […]

28 11 20

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 […]

28 11 20

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 […]

28 11 20

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 […]

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