It’s National Tree Week
Fifty years after the Plant a Tree in ’73 campaign (I was 12), there’s a new initiative to coincide with National tree planting week; it’s… Read More »It’s National Tree Week
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The collecting and planting
Whilst dodging the showers, Year 6 came together to collect and plant tree seeds/nuts collected from Ashley grounds. The project was part of their learning… Read More »The collecting and planting
What 3 Trees…?
This time last year we launched a scheme called What 3 Trees to support our schools programme. The idea was simple: you buy one of… Read More »What 3 Trees…?
Museum of the Wood Age paperback launch
… on a cheerier note… The paperback is out today, available from all good bookshops, for £12.99.
The Full Monty
After my last post, a the letter I wrote earlier this week to the Directors of England’s tree planting programme, I received a prompt, if… Read More »The Full Monty
The Man who didn’t plant trees…
Monday, September 11th, 2023 To: Directors England Tree Planting Programme, DEFRA …another almost two months have passed since your last communication. Three years (and planting… Read More »The Man who didn’t plant trees…
Starting a tree nursery
If you’re growing trees from seed, it’s worth trying a couple of different methods. Using plastic reusable cell modules for medium sized seeds and nuts… Read More »Starting a tree nursery
From Acorns to Trees, from Queens Park to Varndean
Recently I went to visit the newly planted grove of trees at Varndean School Brighton. This is the culmination of a three-year Nuts for the… Read More »From Acorns to Trees, from Queens Park to Varndean
Govt tree planting targets missed – again
From the Small Woods Association newsletter… The Forestry Commission’s Key Performance Indicators Report for 2022-23 has been published, prompting strong criticism in relation to missed targets. The Woodland… Read More »Govt tree planting targets missed – again
Life history of a Scots pine tree
The Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of three conifers native to Britain – the others are juniper and yew. When mature it can be… Read More »Life history of a Scots pine tree