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Protecting trees, woods and forests - we couldn’t have done it without you!

Peter Crow, Observatree’s project manager, concludes our 10 years of Observatree celebrations with a look at how citizen scientists help protect trees, woods and forests.

Peter Crow  •  05 Dec 2023

Video

Host of the Month Elm - June 2024

Learn identification of elm and its associated priority pests or diseases. Recorded on 5th June 2024.

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FAQ

Observatree FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Observatree and tree health.

Pests and diseases

Mountain Ash Ringspot

First recorded in 1960, mountain ash ringspot is a virus that infects rowan trees and can lead to gradual dieback of the tree.

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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

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Observatree Pest and Disease Review 2024

Charles Lane and Rowan Howe from Fera Science Limited take us through Observatree's annual pest & disease review and discuss some new potential priorities going forward. 

Charles Lane  •  03 Jul 2025