Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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Intreeducing: The Beech
15 November 2018
Intreeducing her highness the majestic Beech, wise and learned Queen of the forest.
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Why do we plant trees in winter?
30 October 2018
Planting trees isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Here we answer your most frequently asked questions.
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Intreeducing: the Alder – a super hero tree pioneer!
28 September 2018
The Alder is a pillar of the tree community, supporting the survival of other species, and providing shelter to animals and humans too.
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Zero Waste: how to dash the trash
31 August 2018
It’s all over social media and the blogosphere, but how easy is it to go Zero Waste? For #ZeroWasteWeek, we’re examining 5 easy ways to dash the trash.
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Back to School: advice for growing in September
27 August 2018
In our new series, our Edible Playgrounds team shares their knowledge of planting and growing, and learning outside. Take note!
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Intreeducing: Magical Hawthorn
27 July 2018
In our new series we take a closer look at the tree species we see around us every day, dig up their colourful past and look for secrets beneath their leaves. Meet the Hawthorn.
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The case for naming our trees
19 July 2018
From Vernon Oak to Dorothy Lime Tree: could naming our trees make us appreciate and care for them more? Leia Hallamaki investigates.
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The mysterious history of the London plane tree
31 May 2018
Did you know that the humble London plane tree has its roots shrouded in mystery and sunk in the enigmatic and colourful mists of historic events?
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Cherry Blossom Blues
10 April 2018
Gurnam Bubber encourages us to celebrate cherry blossoms for the fleeting time they're in bloom.
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Fabulous trees in pop culture to spruce up your day
6 April 2018
Read about some of our favourite trees in pop(lar) culture, from Treebeard to the Whomping Willow.
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Epitaph for the Ash
27 March 2018
Lisa Samson’s new book ‘Epitaph for the Ash’ explores how barren our landscape could become without the ash’s familiar branches.
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Generation tree: Meet the UK’s original green activists
2 December 2017
Learn about the original green activists who championed green spaces in our cities.