‘Welsh Government to be more Ambitious on Woodland Policy’
According to a National Assembly committee, the Welsh Government should urgently rethink its woodland strategy and aim to significantly increase planting rates. A report calls on the Welsh Government to be more ambitious on woodland policy in Wales and address barriers to increasing planting. The Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee launched their report […]
3 Magic I’s for Tree Officers
Chartered Arboriculturist Sharon Hosegood FICFor a Fellow of the Institute, owner at Sharon Hosegood Associates Ltd, highlights a few of the obstacles that tree officers face and the importance of supporting each other. “Money spent on trees and tree officers must be regarded as investment, not a cost.” – Associate member John Parker, Chair of the […]
Aerial spraying trial set for area south of Inverness
Forestry Commission Scotland is to step up the fight against tree pests and diseases – by quantifying drift patterns by spraying a common food colouring from a helicopter. Commission staff will undertake an aerial spraying trial – which will not involve the use of any pesticides – to improve their understanding should this technique ever […]
Invest in Professional Arboriculture and the Urban Forest
The Arboricultural Association organised the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Horticulture and Gardening event on 18th July 2017 in Victoria Tower Gardens, London. The event focused on the need to invest in the Urban Forest and the need for skilled and professional individuals to be utilised by decision makers from a local to national level. Keith […]
