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Subsidence – methods used to underpin foundations
As trees can cause subsidence, I thought it would be good to detail in this blog how a property...
read moreWonderful Autumn Leaves And Trees
We all love the vibrant colours of Autumn, but do you know how the leaves of trees display such...
read moreTree Roots – Mycorrhizas
What is Mycorrhiza? It is a fungus found within the soil among the roots of plants. The term...
read moreTrees and Bats
Trees are very important to bats; currently the UK has 18 species of Bat. Below is a list of the...
read morePhenology what is it?
Phenology To put simply phenology is the timing of a natural process throughout the 4 seasons. A...
read moreOyster Mushroom 12/05/2020
Oyster Mushroom - Pleurotus ostreatus Description Muscle shaped bracket up to 20 cm across The...
read moreLeaning Trees 12/05/2020
Leaning Trees Many trees lean, however it does not always mean that the tree is unsafe. Trees can...
read moreLife Belt – Bulging Wood
Life Belt – Bulging Wood You may have come across a tree which has the following distinct...
read moreArboricultural Terminology
The following Arboricultural Associations list, of commonly used terminology/abbreviations and...
read moreBurrs? 02/04/2020
Burrs? What is a Burr? You may have noticed that some old trees have large lumps on the trunk...
read moreChicken Of The Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)
Chicken Of The Woods This tree can be found mainly on broad-leaved trees. It is vary rare to find...
read moreTinder Fungus – Fomes fomentarius 14/01/2020
Tinder Fungus - Fomes fomentarius Host trees • Beech • Poplar • Birch Description • Perennial...
read moreOak processionary moth Thaumetopoea processionea 23/12/2019
Currently Effected Counties OPM is established in most of greater London and surrounding counties....
read moreShoot Blight Of Cedar – Sirococcus strobilinus 14/11/2019
Shoot Blight Of Cedar - Sirococcus strobilinus Current Situation A number of locations throughout...
read moreRamorum Disease OF Larch 03-10-2019
Ramorum Disease Of Larch Ramorum is a fungal pathogen Spores from the fungal pathogen gain entry...
read moreOak Wilt 11/09/2019
Oak Wilt - Ceratocystis faqacearum This is a fungal pathogen called Ceratocystis faqacearum It is...
read moreOak Wilt – 09/08/2019
Oak Wilt - Ceratocystis fagacearum This disease is caused by a fungal pathogen called Ceratocystis...
read moreElm Zigzag Sawfly 31/07/2019
Elm Zigzag Sawfly Biology - This pest has spread rapidly throughout Europe! First recorded in...
read moreAsian Longhorn Beetle 04/06/2019
Asian Longhorn Beetle Anoplophora glabripennis This beetle native origin is found in parts of...
read moreEmerald Ash Borer 14/04/2019
Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis This is not yet present in the UK but has had devastating...
read moreAcute Oak Decline 09/03/2019
Acute Oak Decline This is a bacterial infection The disease was believed to be first established...
read moreMassaria Disease in Plane Trees 14-11-2018
Massaria (S. platani) This disease was noted in London 2009 by people who manage trees. London...
read moreDecay Fungi Perenniporia fraxinea 30th November 2018
Perenniporia fraxinea This fungus is not common, its is found on various broad leaved trees, in...
read moreDisease Watch September 2018 Inonotus hispidus
Inonotus hispidus This disease can be found on mainly living trees, very rarely dead trees. Its...
read moreDisease Watch 15th August 2018
Chicken of the Woods Laetiporus sulphureus The fungus fruits from May - September (annually). This...
read moreTree Biology – Defense Against Disease
How Do Trees Compartmentalize Against Decay? The diagram below shows the different cells that make...
read moreDisease Watch – Fireblight
Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora) Bacterial infection NOT Fungal. This disease is common and effects...
read moreDecay fungus on trees July 2018
Meripilus giganteus (giant polypore) This fungus is commonly found at the base of the following...
read moreDecay fungus on trees 29th April 2018
Ustulina deusta This is a very serious fungus, because it is hard to spot, and in many cases an...
read moreHow Do Tree Roots Grow? 26th March 2018
There is a popular misconception that tree roots grow deep down in the soil in order to anchor the...
read moreWhat is a Healthy Tree? 25th March 2018
A healthy tree is an undamaged self optimized structure with greater balance of stored energy...
read moreWhat is a Tree Inspectors Duty? 25th March 2018
It is to act in a professional manner consistent with accepted professional standards of the...
read moreWhat is Arboriculture? 25th March 2018
Arboriculture is the production and management of trees and shrubs in urban and rural environments...
read moreChoosing A Tree Surgeon/Contractor
It can be a difficult process when choosing a tree surgeon or contractor, hopefully the form I...
read moreThe Life Stages Of A Tree, March 18th 2018
The Life Stages Of A Tree March 18th 2018 Formative – At this stage a tree will use most of its...
read moreDisease Watch 17th March 2018
Phytophthora ramorum (Bleeding Canker) This is a fungus like pathogen The fungus can be spread...
read moreDisease Watch March 17th 2018
Ash Dieback (Chalara) The disease was first confirmed in Britain in 2012. The disease is from a...
read moreMarch 14th 2018 Tree Owners Responsibilities
Dangerous Trees It is nearly always the responsibility of the land owner to ensure the safety of...
read more12th March 2018 – When Is It The Best Time To Prune Your Tree
The best time to prune your tree is when the tree is dormant, which is in late autumn or winter....
read moreDecay Fungi on Trees March 8th 2018
There are various types of fungi that will decay living tissue on your tree. Each month I shall be...
read moreHow To Plant A Tree
March 2nd 2018, Planting a tree in your garden is a wonderful thing, and the enjoyment of watching...
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