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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

00:43:28

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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

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Host of the Month Cedar - May 2024

Learn identification of cedar and its associated priority pests or diseases. Recorded on 8th May 2024

00:22:20

Pests and diseases

Chalara Dieback of Ash

A chronic fungal disease believed to have originated in Asia, now widespread across Europe.

Pests and diseases

Oak Processionary Moth

The oak processionary moth defoliate oak trees and can cause rashes and breathing difficulties in humans.

Pests and diseases

Plane Wilt

Plane wilt is a fungal disease that affects plane trees. Usually fatal, plane wilt can kill trees within two to five years.

Pests and diseases

Sweet Chestnut Blight

Sweet chestnut blight is a fungus that grows beneath the bark of sweet chestnut trees causing cankers that can girdle the tree.