Search Observatree
-
Blog
Volunteering to help our trees!
This Plant Health Week, Rebecca, our Observatree volunteer manager celebrates the achievements of our wonderful volunteers.
Rebecca Gosling • 09 May 2022
-
Blog
Host of the month - Birch
This month Matt Parratt takes a look at Birch trees (Betula species) and their associated bronze birch borer.
Matt Parratt • 20 Feb 2025
-
Blog
Host of the month - Birch
For this month Matt Parratt discusses birch (Betula species) and potential issues with Bronze birch borer.
Matt Parratt • 19 Feb 2026
-
Pests and diseases
Agrilus fleischeri
Native to Asia, this beetle can infest poplar and willow trees with the beetles emerging from spring onwards.
-
Blog
Observatree Pest and Disease Review 2024
Charles Lane and Rowan Howe from Fera Science Limited take us through Observatree's annual pest & disease review and discuss some new potential priorities going forward.
Charles Lane • 03 Jul 2025
-
Blog
On the Road with Observatree: Summer Training Highlights
Following a wonderful summer season of training, Vicky Bolton, the Citizen Science Officer for Observatree, summarises some of the highlights for us.
Vicky Bolton • 14 Aug 2025
-
Blog
British cedars under attack?
Recently, cedars have been considered as an alternative forestry species, learn about how Sirococcus tsugae threatens this species.
Ana Perez-Sierra • 16 Feb 2016
-
Blog
Host of the month - Spruce
For our final host of the month this year, Matt Parratt discusses Spruce (Picea species) and Great spruce bark beetle.
Matt Parratt • 18 Dec 2025
-
Pests and diseases
Phytophthora lateralis
Discovered in the UK in 2010, Phytophthora lateralis is a fungus-like plant pathogen that attacks the roots of Lawson cypress trees.
-
Blog
Host of the month - Lawson cypress
This month Matt looks at at Lawson cypress (Cupressus lawsoniana) and its associated pathogen, Phytophthora lateralis.
Matt Parratt • 22 Jan 2025