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World Conker Championships
In October 2016 the Daily Telegraph reported that “Conkers could vanish from Britain within 15 years as horse chestnut trees are ravaged by moths and disease”. The demise of the horse chestnut tree and the reduced size of the conkers posed a threat to this year’s World Conker Championship. We’d heard that the World Championship… Read More
Best Customer Service Nomination
A high standard of customer service is very important to us. We are very happy to have been nominated for the Best Customer Service award. An excellent level of customer service is something that we are always looking to maintain and improve, where and when we can. Monitoring feedback helps us to keep an eye… Read More
Strangled tree
What does the future hold for the tree you are about to plant? Once upon a time when this maple was planted, a cast iron cage was placed around it to protect it from damage by vehicles, animals or humans. It was a well planned and caring thought at the time, however many years later… Read More
Benefits of Trees
We love this fabulous illustration by Samantha Galbraith, artistically describing the benefits that trees bring to our World. Because we share Samantha’s passion for trees, we asked her permission to show case this particular illustration and we are extremely grateful that she has kindly agreed that we can. We ask that you do not download this image… Read More
Valuing London’s Urban Forest
The London i-Tree Project involved hundreds of volunteers conducting the largest city tree survey of its kind in the world. The project highlights just how significant London’s trees and woodlands are. They improve the lives of people who live, work and visit the city in many different ways. The benefits measured include air pollution removal,… Read More
May is walk in the woods month
Walk in the Woods is The Tree Council’s festival to encourage us to get outside and enjoy the beautiful woodlands and trees we have up and down the country. Why not plan a walk with family and friends in woods near you? The bluebells are just beautiful. If you capture the carpet of blue be… Read More
Mature Cedar falls victim to Storm Katie
When Russell Gibbons, Senior Tree Officer at Elmbridge Borough Council, returned to work after the Easter long weekend he was confronted with the aftermath of Storm Katie. A mature cedar in the grounds of Christ Church, Esher had fallen victim to the high winds, which gusted up to 100 mph in some parts of the… Read More
For the love of trees
To encourage folk to visit their local forests, The Forestry Commission has come up with their top 10 Reasons to Love Trees. We have a few particular favourites and have chosen our top 5 Reasons to Love Trees. 1. Trees filter and clean the air around us. By absorbing airborne pollution they boost oxygen levels…. Read More
Forest Hill Emergency
When a tree is hanging over the road there’s no time to lose. This was the situation in Forest Hill following the aftermath of Storm Imogen. When Stuart Wells of Connick Tree Care arrived on the scene at 6pm on Tuesday 9th February it was already dark. He immediately contacted the local police station asking… Read More
Add mulch to your trees
In 1989 Kew took the decision to stop using peat compost to acknowledge the damage and destruction that is being caused to 94% of the UK’s peat bogs. The alternative is mulch, which they make themselves at Kew and Wakehurst. It’s not just Kew that has seen significant health benefits and growth to the trees… Read More
