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David Griffith, Tree Health Surveyor, goes above and beyond for tree health
David Griffith has been volunteering as a Tree Health Surveyor since 2014. Along with over 200 other volunteers involved in the project, David is tasked with surveying woods and trees for signs of pests and diseases including Chalara dieback of ash.
Helen Jones • 24 Apr 2017
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Spruce and Plane Webinar - October 2021
A webinar delivered to Observatree volunteers on 7th October 2021 about the pests and diseases of spruce and plan trees. Delivered by Suzanne Sancisi-Frey, Forest Research.
00:33:57
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Oak Processionary Moth Update
Oak processionary moth (OPM), introduced to the London area in 2005, is a pest of oak trees. The OPM team at Forestry Commission give us an update on the situation.
Andrew Hoppit & Millie Toft • 11 Nov 2020
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It’s full steam ahead for Observatree in 2022
Observatree has now been in operation for eight years; and during that time, our volunteers have submitted over 13,500 reports.
Peter Crow • 21 Feb 2022
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Bronze birch borer detailed information
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Emerald ash borer detailed information
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Induction One: Observatree 101 [2023]
Our first induction webinar for 2023, Observatree 101 introduces the project, the volunteering role and 'good to know' information! Presented by Rebecca Gosling, Woodland Trust.
00:59:09
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The Scottish Alder Project Webinar - March 2023
Steve Hendry (Forest Research) joins us to talk about findings from the recent alder project, which volunteers in Scotland contributed to!
00:48:00
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Host of the month - Pine
Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, highlights pines and Dothistroma needle blight.
Matt Parratt • 29 Aug 2023