Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.

  • blossoming pink trees in a park on a sunny day

    Best places to see urban blossom in the UK

    Looking to enjoy cherry blossom this spring? Check out our ever-growing UK-wide guide on where to see urban blooms.

  • Saplings in a field at a Trees for Cities planting event

    How to create a woodland

    What goes into designing a brand new woodland? Volunteers Charlene and Kelsey wondered exactly this, so we invited them to interview our Urban Forest experts.

  • How to identify trees in winter

    How to identify trees in winter

    Even in the colder months, there's still plenty to learn about nature! Check out this guide by the Field Studies Council to help with winter tree identification.

  • A street in east London with a ginkgo tree on the street

    5 top urban street trees we plant

    What trees get planted in our concrete jungles and why? Here's 5 commonly planted trees you can spot in towns and cities.

  • 8 Trees You Can Have As Houseplants

    8 Trees You Can Have As Houseplants

    Do you love trees so much you wish you could be surrounded by them all day? Well, you can! Here are 8 of our favourite house plant trees that can bring the forest into your home.

  • holly berries on a holly tree

    Intreeducing: Holly the magician

    Read on to discover how the holly tree bridges the gap between pagan rituals and modern celebrations, and provides a lifeline for wildlife during our coldest months.

  • Trees in our cities: 10 reasons we need to plant more

    Trees in our cities: 10 reasons we need to plant more

    Discover the power of urban trees that bring a raft of benefits to the 84% of us who live in cities, ranging from cleaning our air to supporting biodiversity.

  • Trees in Autumn

    Trees in Autumn

    One of the most notable signs that autumn has arrived is the change in colours amongst trees and leaves. Let's discuss why this happens.

  • Climate change threats to British trees

    Climate change threats to British trees

    Hotter summers, increased flooding, and greater risks of wildfire - our beloved native trees are under threat from our changing climate. So how do we tackle these challenges?

  • How urban trees turn down the heat

    How urban trees turn down the heat

    Discover how urban trees work wonders in helping mitigate the effects of the climate crisis. What is the urban heat island effect, and how are trees part of the solution?

  • An illustration depicting a reimagined street with trees, bike hire and shrubs

    Clean Air Day 2024 - Interview with Dr James Levine

    Clean air is essential for our well-being. But what is air pollution, and how do we reduce it in our towns and cities? We asked air quality expert, Dr James Levine.

  • aerial view of a residential area in Nottingham, England, interspersed with urban trees.

    Let's talk trees

    Recent research by Forest Research highlights that deprived areas are still more likely to be devoid of trees.