Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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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.
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5 ways to help your workplace go green
16 October 2017
Our partner Bulb, give handy tips to keep your workplace green.
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How one tree can transform urban mental health
10 October 2017
Here's why spending time among trees can boost our mental health.
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Urban Blackberry Jam recipe
13 September 2017
After a foraging trip, our Digital Marketing Coordinator , Beth made blackberry jam Here's how.
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How to forage in our cities
13 September 2017
How on earth do you forage in a city? Beth, our Digital Marketing Coordinator has some advice.
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How do you find out the value of Trees?
7 September 2017
What's the value of a tree? Here are some insights from our i-Tree survey in Ealing.
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A Beginners guide to urban ‘Forest Bathing’
6 July 2017
It may sound strange, but a new activity is captivating imaginations and inspiring thousands to get outside and enjoy the health benefits our trees can offer: Forest Bathing.