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Observatree Summer Round Up
A busy summer of Observatree activity has seen us out and about up and down the country from shows and events to pest and disease surveys we have certainly had our hands full.
Peter Crow • 13 Sep 2019
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Observatree show on the road!
Two weeks, two events, two firsts and one joined up message.
Peter Crow • 11 Jun 2019
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Citizen science and tree health in the UK
Our Lead Volunteer for the West Midlands, Andy Gordon, covers how citizen scientists have contributed to tree health in the UK.
Andy Gordon • 13 Feb 2019
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An update on pests and diseases and our plans for 2019
All of the pests and diseases mentioned above emphasise the additional threats to our trees, the continued need for high levels of vigilance and the importance of a tree health early warning system.
Peter Crow • 23 Jan 2019
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The story so far: the difference we’ve made in five years
Ana Perez-Sierra, Head of Forest Research's Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service, lets us know about the difference Observatree has made.
Ana Perez-Sierra • 11 Dec 2018
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Observatree II: Thoughts from Nicola Spence, Chief Plant Health Officer, Defra
Welcome to Observatree II! Read thoughts from DEFRA's Chief Plant Health Officer, Nicola Spence, as the project moves forwards.
Professor Nicola Spence • 25 Oct 2018
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Introducing Dr Mary Barkham: Observatree volunteer and new Chair of the project Board
This blog is an opportunity for me to introduce myself and to summarise what the Board does.
Mary Barkham • 11 Sep 2018
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2018 volunteer training days – a summary
We held 11 events across England, Wales, and Scotland from the end of May to the beginning of July.
Charlotte Armitage • 15 Aug 2018
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On the trail of Sirococcus tsugae
Lead Volunteer, Andy Gordon, lets us know about his experience of surveying for Sirococcus tsugae.
Andy Gordon • 14 Aug 2018
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A world without males: How the elm zigzag sawfly is benefiting from their absence
Expert entomologist Max Blake gives us an insight into the lifecycle of the elm zigzag sawfly.
Max Blake • 08 Jul 2018