Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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Trees in our cities: 10 reasons we need to plant more
19 September 2024
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.
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Trees in Autumn
16 September 2024
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.
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Climate change threats to British trees
5 August 2024
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?
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Clean Air Day 2024 - Interview with Dr James Levine
17 June 2024
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.
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Let's Talk Tree Canopy Cover
18 April 2024
Recent research by Forest Research highlights that deprived areas are still more likely to be devoid of trees.
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Inspirational Women Across History in Ecology
22 March 2024
For Women's History Month, our volunteer writer Helena Keys highlights women whose passion and determination continue to inspire and inform today.
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What is an urban forest and how do we nurture them?
20 March 2024
This International Day of Forests, we're delving into what defines an 'urban forest', and how our Trees for Climate Action initiative is getting more trees in Bradford and Glasgow.
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Unplugged And Outside: Boosting Family Mental Health The Natural Way
2 February 2024
Volunteer writer, Gabrielle Donnelly, shares her experience of being a parent and discovering the healing and calming effect nature has on her family.
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How Learning Outside Improves Wellbeing
1 February 2024
For Children’s Mental Health week, we want to highlight how beneficial it can be for children to have the opportunity to learn outside and connect to the environment and nature.
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How Urban Trees Can Impact Wellbeing at Scale
14 January 2024
Surrounding yourself with nature and urban trees has a great positive impact on our health and well-being at scale.
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5 reasons to make spending time with trees your New Year’s resolution
4 January 2024
If you're looking at ways to boost your mental wellbeing and your physical health this year - look no further than the power of trees...
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WATCH: How to make your own bird feeder
20 December 2023
Winter is the most challenging season for our feathery friends - so why not give your local birds a feast to help them through the colder months?