A new tree disease has been discovered in Britain Imported trees from the Netherlands are to be destroyed following the discovery of ash dieback disease. The serious fungal disease ash dieback has…
Dangerous tree pest Asian longhorn beetle -first outbreak in UK An outbreak of the Asian longhorn beetle (ALB), an exotic pest which could have severe consequences for British trees, has been…
Some tree facts for autumn Why do trees lose their leaves? Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn, the process takes place over four to six weeks as daylight hours shorten and temperatures…
How does a tree live? Trees are anchored into the soil by their roots. The roots also take up water containing dissolved minerals, which then travels up the tree via…
The industry of tree surgery is unregulated by government, and the Arboricultural Association which is the governing body for tree work in the UK, sets the standards for good practice…