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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
Observatree Scientific Coordinator Matt Parratt discusses Pines (Pinus) and Dothistroma needle blight (DNB).
Matt Parratt • 09 Jul 2025
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Managing Sweet Chestnut Blight in the South West
Forestry Commission England’s Tree Health team plays an important role in the protection of England’s trees, woods and forests.
Emily Fensom • 23 Jun 2017
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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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Join the Observatree Adventure
We are recruiting volunteers! Observatree Officer, Vicky Bolton, gives us an insight into what life for a new Observatree volunteer is like.
Vicky Bolton • 05 Feb 2026
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Host of the month - Cedar
With spring in full swing, Matt Paratt takes a look at Ceders (Cedrus species) and Sirococcus blight.
Matt Parratt • 16 Apr 2026
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Host of the month - Pine
This month Matt Parratt discusses pines (Pinus species) and Dothistroma needle blight.
Matt Parratt • 16 Jul 2026
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Canker Stain of Plane
A summary of the damage caused by Canker Stain of Plane.
Alex Lewis • 01 May 2024
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On the Road with Observatree: Science Day Highlights
Ever wondered what happens after you submit a TreeAlert report? This Autumn at our Science Day events, our volunteers got an exclusive peek behind the scenes - and the discoveries were fascinating! Vicky Bolton, the Citizen Science Officer for Observatree, summarises the highlights for us.
Vicky Bolton • 13 Nov 2025