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Observatree is a Constant in 2020

We could say that this year has been unusual, and we had to adapt to new ways. However, nothing has stopped Observatree volunteers keeping their eyes open and reporting pests and diseases to the Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service (THDAS). 

Ana Perez-Sierra  •  11 Feb 2021

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Observatree Network Groups

Observatree is a national network of volunteers surveying tree health and acting as an early warning systems for tree health in the UK. A key way our volunteers and staff keep in contact is through the network groups in our forum.

Charles Lane  •  13 Jul 2020

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Help is at Hand - Benefits to an Observatree volunteer of buddying up with other organisations

A blog from our Lead Volunteer for Scotland, David Slawson. David talks about his experience working with Observatree associate organisation Scottish Natural Heritage.

David Slawson  •  13 May 2020

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Observatree raising awareness of tree pests and diseases in Wales

An update from our Lead Trainer, Suzy, about our stakeholder training days in Wales.

Suzanne Sancisi-Frey  •  10 Mar 2020

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A record-breaking 2019 and new developments for 2020

2019 was a record-breaking year for the project, with almost 4400 tree health reports submitted by our volunteers.

Peter Crow  •  20 Jan 2020

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Observatree Autumn Round Up

Following on from our last blog post where we shared what we’d been up to this summer, we thought we’d share what the volunteers have all been up to this summer!

Peter Crow  •  19 Nov 2019

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The Observatree training roadshows 2019

Our annual training roadshow was a big success in 2019! Suzy talks about what happened on this year's training days.

Suzanne Sancisi-Frey  •  12 Nov 2019

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Observatree Summer Round Up

A busy summer of Observatree activity has seen us out and about up and down the country from shows and events to pest and disease surveys we have certainly had our hands full.

Peter Crow  •  13 Sep 2019

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Observatree show on the road!

Two weeks, two events, two firsts and one joined up message.

Peter Crow  •  11 Jun 2019

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An update on pests and diseases and our plans for 2019

All of the pests and diseases mentioned above emphasise the additional threats to our trees, the continued need for high levels of vigilance and the importance of a tree health early warning system.

Peter Crow  •  23 Jan 2019