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Thanks from Forest Research scientist
Read the full thank you letter from Forest Research from 2011 Following the official thank you from Forest Research (right) in 2011, we’ve received a personal message from one of the scientists at...
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Funding provided for Trees in the Townscape
Many will be aware of the landmark document produced by the Trees & Design Action Group (TDAG) TREES IN THE TOWNSCAPE – A GUIDE FOR DECISION MAKERS. Martin Kelly, TDAG Chair Thanks to the success...
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Legacy from Ride for Research 2011
Russell Ball recently revisited one of the London schools that took part in the inaugural Ride for Research event in 2011. We are pleased to report that all of the trees planted in 2011 are thriving....
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Grant awarded to Heart-Rot project at Cardiff University
Researcher Emma Gilmartin writes about a project supported by a grant from Fund4Trees The lives of fungi and trees are intimately involved, but there’s more to it than mycorrhizae or mildew. Launch of...
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Benefits of urban trees: what we do and don’t know
Thanks to a grant from Fund4Trees, researchers have expanded knowledge about the physical benefits of urban trees. As the benefits are very wide ranging, the research focussed particularly on cooling,...
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Improving urban forest establishment
Dr Andrew Hirons from Myerscough College provides an update on research supported by a research grant from Fund4Trees. Improving urban forest establishment, resilience and performance using trait-based...
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Beech heart rot research update
Emma Gilmartin and Professor Lynne Boddy provide an Autumn update on their research into beech heart rot, supported by Fund4Trees. Emma Gilmartin and Professor Lynne Boddy from Cardiff University are...
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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...
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Drought 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...
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Charter 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...
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Lincoln 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...
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Specifying 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...
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Assessing 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...
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A 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...
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Arboreal 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...
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Young 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...
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Developing 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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