Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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Planting trees for the next generation ahead of the G7 summit
10 June 2021
In partnership with Newquay Orchard and Ecosia, we planted seven apple trees with 20 students from Tretherras to grab the attention of world leaders visiting for G7 Summit.
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Partnering up with The Queen’s Green Canopy
17 May 2021
We're happy to announce we'll be The Queen’s Green Canopy's delivery partner in urban areas as part of their campaign to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.
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How Urban Trees have helped our Mental Health through COVID-19
13 May 2021
Urban trees have helped us to cope and overcome mental health issues throughout the pandemic, and will continue to do so long into the future.
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Mental health and food growing
30 April 2021
Spending time outside is good for body and mind. Find out how our Edible Playgrounds have supported both pupils and teachers during the pandemic.
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Celebrate International Day of Forests with poetree!
21 March 2021
We're thrilled to announce the winners of our PoeTree competition, honouring our connection to urban trees. Check them out below!
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Time to go catkin spotting
1 March 2021
Out in our green spaces the first signs of spring are starting to glimmer. Snowdrops and daffodils and lambs’ tails.
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How trees adopt unique ways to protect themselves
26 February 2021
We've asked our tree experts to share their best tree facts! First up: how trees have found ingenious ways of protecting themselves against threat.
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The mysterious Ogham
1 February 2021
Learn all about the ogham, also known as the Celtic tree alphabet!
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Planting healthy air for city kids
30 January 2021
“Since the planting has taken place, the air that we breathe seems more healthy.” Check out our Planting Healthy Air programme!
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COVID-19 update statement
29 January 2021
In light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation, our primary responsibility is to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, partners and the general public.
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Going toe to toe with mistletoe
18 December 2020
Mistletoe certainly has a celebrated role in winter festivities. But what actually is it (hint: it's not a tree!) where does it grow and how did it end up associated with kisses?
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How to make the festive period greener
10 December 2020
Seasons greetings! Want to know how you can make the festive period greener, happier and healthier? Read on!