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Report a tree pest or disease

Spotted a tree pest or disease? Report it as quickly as you can.

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BGCI and the IPSN: Botanic gardens in the fight against invasive plant threats

Miles Kitching looks at how Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and the International Plant Sentinel Network (IPSN) have been working together to tackle threats to plant biodiversity

Miles Kitching  •  31 Oct 2022

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Visit to Sheffield Park by South East and London Volunteers

Lead Observatree Volunteers, Ben and Richard arranged a winter activity for the south east region to enable volunteers to meet up and socialise, exchange knowledge and experiences whilst out on site.

Ben Hamlin  •  07 Mar 2023

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Induction Two: Symptoms of Ill-Health and Site Surveys Recording [2023]

Induction Two introduces the signs and symptoms we look out for in Observatree, and introduces the general site survey method. Presented by Rebecca Gosling, Woodland Trust and Matt Parratt, Forest Research.

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The science behind Observatree

As part of the ongoing ten-year celebrations, Peter Crow, Observatree's project manager, looks at the power of combining citizens and science.

Peter Crow  •  25 Oct 2023

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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

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Winter Webinar - 10 Years of Observatree

Celebrating 10 years of Observatree with our project manager, Peter Crow. Recorded on 15/11/2023

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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