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2017 Training Observatree volunteers

Despite the best efforts of Storm Doris, Observatree year four volunteer training days ran smoothly over the course of February and March.

Suzanne Sancisi-Frey • 03 Apr 2017
Dothistroma needle blight field identification guide

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Great spruce bark beetle detailed information

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Phytophthora lateralis field identification guide

PDF • 3.98 MB
Sirococcus tsugae field identification guide

PDF • 3.08 MB
Tree health

Report a tree pest or disease

Spotted a tree pest or disease? Report it as quickly as you can.
Chalara dieback of ash - Pest alert

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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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