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Host of the month - Cedar

With spring in full swing, Matt Paratt takes a look at Ceders (Cedrus species) and Sirococcus blight.

Matt Parratt  •  16 Apr 2026

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Host of the month - Pine

This month Matt Parratt discusses pines (Pinus species) and Dothistroma needle blight.

Matt Parratt  •  16 Jul 2026

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No sting in this tale

Find out about how Observatree volunteer, Amanda, made a big difference to the UK's oriental chestnut gall wasp outbreak response.  

Amanda Yorweth  •  23 Jul 2015

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Oriental chestnut gall wasp – an update

What has happened with OCGW in the UK since it was first found in 2015?

Chris Malumphy  •  27 Jun 2018

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Oak powdery mildew – update on what’s all the fuss about?

Charles Lane gives us an update on what all the fuss is about when it comes to Oak Powdery Mildew. 

Charles Lane  •  22 Sep 2025

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Out with the old and in with the new: Welcome to Observatree

In 2017, Observatree produced more educational resources, ran successful media campaigns, trained stakeholders and volunteers across the county, attended events, held a volunteer celebration event and hosted a conference.

Peter Crow  •  07 Jan 2018

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Host of the month - Elm

This month Matt Parratt looks at elms (Ulmus species) and Elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda).

Matt Parratt  •  21 May 2026

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Frequently asked questions about Observatree and tree health.

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Host of the month - Cedar

This month Matt Parratt takes a look at Cedars and Sirococcus blight.

Matt Parratt  •  17 Apr 2025