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Outbreak Response & Management - November 2022

Mick Biddle from Forest Research talks about how the authorities manage outbreaks of pests and pathogens.

00:41:02

Blog

Observatree at Ladybower Reservoir

Exploring the ancient woodlands of Ladybower Reservoir, with Midlands based Observatree volunteers.

Charles Lane  •  06 Jul 2023

Video

Host of the Month Pine - August 2023

Join us to learn about Pine ID and associated pests and diseases.

00:28:21

Blog

Becoming an Observatree volunteer; learning together and becoming a part of the family.

Dr Kate Lewthwaite, Citizen Science Manager at the Woodland Trust, reflects on the role of the volunteer, the training opportunities and their vital to the Observatree project.

Dr Kate Lewthwaite  •  16 Oct 2023

Video

Winter Webinar - Introducing the International Plant Sentinel Network

An introduction to the IPSN, their core activities and monitoring programmes, highlighting the similarities between their initiatives and Observatree volunteer activities. Recorded on 20th March 2024.

00:39:54

Blog

Defining Tree Health

Matt Parratt offers an explanation of how to define tree health in the context of Observatree. 

Matt Parratt  •  21 Nov 2024

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