Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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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!
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What we got up to in National Tree Week 2020
9 December 2020
National Tree Week has been filled with lots of tree planting, despite the pandemic. Have a look at our highlights!
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UK Tree Cities of the World - Spotlight on Bradford
8 December 2020
The City of Bradford has been internationally recognised in the first cohort of six UK Tree Cities of the World for its commitment to urban forestry management.
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National Tree Week 2020
28 November 2020
Join our celebration of National Tree Week 2020! Though we're in lockdown, there are still things we can do together to make our cities greener, happier and healthier.
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What's your personali-tree?
26 November 2020
Find out what tree best matches your personality, and read all about your spirit tree!