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Host of the month - Elm

Matt Parratt reviews Elm (Ulmus species) and the Elm zigzag sawfly.

Matt Parratt  •  16 May 2024

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Host of the month - True Cedars

Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, looks at true cedars (Cedrus species) and Sirococcus blight.

Matt Parratt  •  01 May 2024

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Emerging pests and diseases and their suitability for citizen science surveillance

A review of new and emerging pests and diseases.

Charles Lane  •  01 May 2024

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Canker Stain of Plane

A summary of the damage caused by Canker Stain of Plane.

Alex Lewis  •  01 May 2024

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A new collaboration as part of the UK Garden Sentinel Network

As Observatree continues to establish collaborative networks, we recently teamed up with the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and PlantNetwork to help raise awareness of tree health in wider audiences and promote surveillance and reporting by more people.

Peter Crow  •  26 Apr 2024

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Host of the month - Oak

Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, looks at oak (Quercus species) and acute oak decline (AOD).

Matt Parratt  •  04 Apr 2024

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Host of the month - Birch

Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, looks at birch (Betula species) and bronze birch borer.

Matt Parratt  •  26 Feb 2024

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A round-up of 2023

2023 in review and looking to the year ahead for Observatree.

Peter Crow  •  30 Jan 2024

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Host of the month - Lawson cypress

Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, looks at Lawson cypress (Cupressus lawsoniana) and its associated pathogen, Phytophthora lateralis.

Matt Parratt  •  19 Jan 2024

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Host of the month - Spruce

Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, looks at common spruce (Picea species) and great spruce bark beetle.

Matt Parratt  •  01 Jan 2024