Category - Arboricultural
MANAGING GIANT POLYPORE ON BEECH TREES
Meripilus giganteus, also known as the giant polypore, is a fungal pathogen that primarily affects beech trees. It causes root and lower stem/basal rot, weakening the tree’s structural integrity and increasing the risk of failure.
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THE ANNUAL HIGHWAYS TREE SURVEY HAS COMMENCED!
Have you driven along the M20 or M2 motorway in recent months and wondered why trees are marked with pink dots?
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State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2021
The Woodland Trust yesterday launched the first State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2021 report, setting out the facts and trends on the current state of the UK’s native woods and trees.
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Tree Protection Fencing – East Sussex Residential Development
The protection of retained trees throughout the construction phases of development is of paramount importance.
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Trees and Built Infrastructure: Offsetting Root Protection Areas
Trees growing in an urban environment and in close proximity to built infrastructure such as boundary walls, areas of hard standing and building foundations can pose a tricky constraint to development design.
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Arboricultural Requirements when Purchasing Land – FREE Guide
If you are purchasing land for a new venture or similar and there are trees on the site, you will need to mitigate against damage or loss of trees on or around a development site.
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Trees. The Self-Optimising Mechanical Structure
A tree reacts to mechanical and physiological stresses by investing in vigorous growth to re-enforce weak areas whilst reducing growth in areas suffering less stress.
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Tree Losses Recorded as Storm Imogen Batters the UK
After the almost record breaking winds from storm Imogen, many are taking stock of damage to buildings and houses, however often little thought is put to trees.
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Be on the Look Out for the Monstrous Giant Hogweed!
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). As its name suggests it really is a giant, growing up-to 5m in height, with leaves reaching 25cm in diameter.
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Europe’s Olive Trees in Peril
The spread of Ash Dieback across Europe is well documented, but a new tree crisis may be brewing. Xylella fastidiosa, more commonly known as olive tree scorch has been reported in the Apulia region of southern Italy.
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PJC Oversees Tree Care in Reigate
Following the pre-commencement meeting at a development site in Reigate, our arboricultuaralists’ outlined a full package of recommendations to improve the longevity and safety of its trees.
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Five Common Tree and Plant Species
A shocking investigation by the Daily Mail has recently revealed that as much as 98% of the public polled could not name common tree and flower species when presented with a picture of them.
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Arboriculture in Space
It has been announced that a cherry tree partially grown aboard the International Space Station has surprised Japanese scientists by blooming a full six years ahead of schedule.
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New Art as Spring Approaches
With the return of the leaves has come the return of leaf art, with many artists now taking up the medium of leaves to carve intricate pictures and designs.
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Report Suggests Older Trees Absorb More cO2
A recent study published in the journal Nature has suggested that older trees grow faster, and consequently absorb more cO2 from the atmosphere.
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