Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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How to create a woodland
20 March 2025
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.
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How to identify trees in winter
12 February 2025
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.
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5 top urban street trees we plant
27 January 2025
What trees get planted in our concrete jungles and why? Here's 5 commonly planted trees you can spot in towns and cities.
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8 Trees You Can Have As Houseplants
7 January 2025
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.
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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, but why does this happen?
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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.