News: Tree Care Archive

Woodland to mark Estate centenary - 19 February 2010

As part of a celebration marking a century of Cambridgeshire County Farms Estates, the county council has been awarde
Climate change 'lifts tree growth' - 2 February 2010

Climate change has accelerated the overall growth rate of trees, a new study has revealed.
Researchers led by e
Native trees damaged in heavy snow - 22 January 2010

Native trees and shrubs at Kew Gardens' country estate in West Sussex have suffered serious damage in the recent heav
Tongan King visits Army memorial - 20 January 2010

The National Memorial Arboretum has played host to its first overseas head of state, the King of Tonga.
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Wealthy locals 'poisoning trees' - 13 January 2010

Well-off homeowners in an expensive seaside town are suspected of killing trees that block their sea views, a council
Native tree project needs helpers - 31 December 2009

Eager environmental enthusiasts are being encouraged to get involved in a project in London to help manage a nature r
New tree species found in gorge - 30 December 2009

Three new species of tree have been discovered by scientists at a well-known tourist spot in Somerset.
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Amateurs to design Olympic garden - 22 December 2009

Two amateur garden designers are working to create a landscape for the Olympic Park, expected to be ready in time for
Pupils demonstrate tree care skills - 22 December 2009

Pupils from a school near the Peak District have helped to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legislation that cre
BBC criticised over poor tree care - 18 December 2009

A BBC tree-planting demonstration has been criticised by the Arboricultural Association for making "seven key errors"
'Worst Christmas tree' replaced - 3 December 2009

A village Christmas tree which was ravaged by recent storms is set to be replaced, after questions were raised about
Japanese maples face drought risk - 5 October 2009

Japanese maples are famed for their breathtaking colour changes in green spaces during British autumns.
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Five-year forest survey launched - 7 September 2009

The most comprehensive survey of forests in the UK has been launched by the Forestry Commission.
The commission
Oak tree most recognisable British species - 15 May 2009

The dependable oak is the only British tree that most of us can think of when asked to name the most common species f
New tree named after road sign - 9 March 2009

A newly discovered species of tree is to be named "No Parking" after a sign found nailed to the first example of its
Trees bring parkland garden to life - 26 February 2009

Hundreds of trees will be planted across 100 acres of Northumberland to bring to life a 'lost' Capability Brown woode