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‘Palmageddon’ heading our way

Anybody visiting tourist resorts in the Mediterranean today will likely encounter large numbers of dying and dead palms. What is the reason for this ‘palmageddon’ in the Mediterranean?  

Chris Malumphy  •  13 Apr 2018

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Observatree adapts for Covid-19

As a project, the impact of Covid-19 in 2020 prevented the yearly hands-on Observatree training events for our volunteers and a switch to digital communications has helped tremendously.

Rebecca Gosling  •  27 Jul 2021

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The ups and downs of Dutch elm disease

Despite the fact that Dutch elm disease has been known and studied for almost 100 years, myths about this tree disease are not in short supply.

Joan Webber  •  21 Jul 2016

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Observatree digital learning – the Director’s cut

Learning in the modern world is much more than just about your ABC’s.  You need to understand the potential opportunity with D’s and E’s.

Charles Lane  •  08 Nov 2017

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It’s full steam ahead for Observatree in 2022

Observatree has now been in operation for eight years; and during that time, our volunteers have submitted over 13,500 reports.

Peter Crow  •  21 Feb 2022

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Host of the month - Pine

Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, highlights pines and Dothistroma needle blight.

Matt Parratt  •  29 Aug 2023

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Host of the month - True Cedars

Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, looks at true cedars (Cedrus species) and Sirococcus blight.

Matt Parratt  •  01 May 2024

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Host of the month - Pine

Observatree Scientific Coordinator Matt Parratt discusses Pines (Pinus) and Dothistroma needle blight (DNB). 

Matt Parratt  •  09 Jul 2025