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Volunteer recruitment now open!

This is a unique opportunity to help us survey tree pests and diseases in your local area. As a volunteer for the Observatree project, you’ll be contributing to protecting trees from future threats while being part of an award-winning volunteer network.

Rebecca Gosling  •  09 Dec 2021

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Pest and disease drop-in November 2021

Pest and disease drop-in session delivered to Observatree volunteers in November 2021. Presentations on volunteering activity (Ana Perez-Sierra), OPM monitoring (Andrew Hoppit), ash dieback in mature trees (Andy Gordon) and a new oak app (Rich Wright)

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Induction Three: Sentinel Tree Surveying

Our third and final survey induction webinar for 2022 covers sentinel tree selection and survey methodology. A fundamental introduction to conducting sentinel tree surveys for Observatree. Presented by Rebecca Gosling, Woodland Trust.

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Outbreak Response & Management - November 2022

Mick Biddle from Forest Research talks about how the authorities manage outbreaks of pests and pathogens.

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Observatree at Ladybower Reservoir

Exploring the ancient woodlands of Ladybower Reservoir, with Midlands based Observatree volunteers.

Charles Lane  •  06 Jul 2023