Following on from the successful conference on the future of the Elm tree at Kew I decided to go and check on the progress of 15 Ulmus New Horizon that I was involved in planting in Tidworth in 2009 during my role as Tree Manager for Aspire Defence Services Limited. They were purchased from Hillier […]
Category: Tree species
The Future of the Elm Tree – Restoring Elm to the Landscape
What a fabulous in-person and online conference yesterday on the Future of the Elm tree hosted by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and supported by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The day started with an introduction from Sir Harry Studholme who set […]
Replacement species for Ash
If you are having to remove Ash trees due to Ash dieback, then it is important to consider the replacement tree species to aid with future restocking. Diversity of replacement tree species is key as Ash as a species provided a diverse habitat for a wide range of species. The aim is to ensure a […]
Baobab trees
In 2007 I was fortunate enough to visit Tanzania and came across the majestic Baobab trees whilst on a safari before climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. I have always had a fascination with them as trees but to see them in real life was amazing as they are colossal and such an important tree within the landscape […]