Optimised Techniques for Tree Climbing Activities
Fund4Trees is excited to announce the funding of a new research project by Alexander Laver ISA, BCMA of Tree Logic and Dr. James Shippen of Coventry University. The project intends to map the body’s...
View ArticleDrought tolerance study update
Researcher Andrew Hirons, from Myerscough College, provides an update on research supported by a research grant from Fund4Trees. This year, the project has made a number of advances. During the spring...
View ArticleCharter Ride Day3
Our Tree Charter Ride from London to Lincoln has come to an end. 180 miles with tree friends to celebrate the launch of the Tree Charter: together we’re stronger – people and trees Today our route...
View ArticleLincoln or bust: our 800-year journey
An account of the 2017 Charter Ride By Ruth Hyde Click to view slideshow. I’m not a morning person, but I was remarkably chirpy and full of anticipation when Chris, my Woodland Trust colleague, and I...
View ArticleSpecifying trees for green infrastructure
We were proud to see Fund4Trees recognised recently for its developmental funding of the TDAG “Guide to Tree Species Selection for Green Infrastructure”. Andrew Hirons (right) and Dr Sjoman presenting...
View ArticleAssessing changes and benefits in urban forest canopy cover in the UK
We’re pleased to announce the award of a Fund4Trees Bursary to Annabel Buckland, from the University of Exeter, for work assessing changes and benefits in urban forest canopy cover in the UK. Annabel...
View ArticleA short film of our Evelyn200 ride
We undertook a ride to London on 26th September, celebrating the work of famous 17th century author John Evelyn, and involving an inner city community in celebrating the importance of trees. The...
View ArticleArboreal Biomechanics
Project Update, Summer 2019 Last year we announced funding awarded towards a project intending to map the body’s movements while tree climbing, utilising and comparing different techniques to analyse...
View ArticleYoung Tree Maintenance Bike Ride
17th July 2019 It is not often that local authority Tree Officers have the opportunity to engage with the decision makers of tomorrow and with that in mind, I pumped up my tyres, applied a liberal...
View ArticleDeveloping a new approach to assessing waterlogging tolerance in temperate trees
Fund4Trees is pleased to announce that a research grant has been awarded to Dr Andrew Hirons and his research group at Myerscough College. Enhancing the performance of urban storm-water management...
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