Category - Arboricultural

Fungal pathogen beech trees
03 December 2025

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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Tree surveys and inspections across the South-East's strategic highway network
21 September 2023

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
20 May 2021

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
30 April 2021

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
19 February 2019

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 Purchasing Land Free Guide
31 March 2017

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
07 June 2016

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
09 February 2016

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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Giant Hogweed UK
15 September 2015

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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Europes Olive Trees in Peril
16 January 2015

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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Reigate Tree Care
27 June 2014

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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Common Tree Species
08 May 2014

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
12 April 2014

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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Spring Leaf Art Sussex
02 March 2014

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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Older Trees Absorb More c02
15 February 2014

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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