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The 56th Annual General Meeting of the Arboricultural Association will be...
Almost £8 million has been allocated for local authorities to train and...
The UK Government has been accused of "a total economic and...
Today, the Forestry Commission announced a further finding of the tree...
Annual awards ceremony marks a celebration of the achievements of the...
The Scottish Branch organised a peripatetic tour of the Dalzell Estate in...
The Clyde Climate Forest was launched on 1 June 2021
The new guidance document, entitled Safe Use of MEWPs in Public Areas, has...
An Introductory Guide to Young Tree Establishment provides advice and ideas...
The first of two parts which details the progress of a five-year research...
The frequency and intensity of heatwaves have increased globally over the...
Help us resolve key scientific questions about our majestic oak trees and...
Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) and the Arboricultural Association (AA) have been...
Recently announced TCAF funding will support the collaborative roll out of...
A personal appreciation of Sue Adams, who was a former arboricultural officer...
We are delighted to welcome three new Registered Consultants.
The deadline for nominations for the 2022 awards is Thursday 30 June
A new guide setting out how landowners and managers can adapt their woodlands...
Defra and the Forestry Commission launch new grant pilot to help landowners...
The Forestry Commission will open a new Tree Production Capital Grant this...
A range of HSE updates, forest haulage issue enquiries and other reminders
Emergency regulation introduced to protect treescapes and strengthen...
Growers, garden retailers, landscapers and arborists, together we can help...
New plant health requirements introduced following further findings of the...
An update about red diesel...In 2021 the government announced that it would...
How can we bring back the elm trees that once defined our landscape?
An arborist whose work has been enjoyed by millions has been presented with a...
IPAF release comprehensive new guidance outlining the key principles and ways...
This series of articles introduces the reader to a wider body of knowledge...
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are...
Severe winter storms are nothing new. However, Storm Arwen was particularly...
The Scottish Branch AGM was held online on 29 January with twenty-two...
If there’s ever been a time to promote the importance of trees &ndash...
With quality arborists more and more difficult to recruit, it is now...
The hickory genus includes about 17 species – 11 native to the United...
Almost £4.5 million to fund innovative projects which enhance tree...
The popular report, “Managing for Resilience” has been...
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 we’re proud to share...
Like many arboriculture professionals, even after 25 years in the industry, I...
Managing existing trees in the context of development is so context-specific...
Greetings to you all, my name is Howell Davies. My family where I grew up is...
Last autumn we asked our members for their views on the training we provide...
The Association’s Bats and Trees event was split across two days in...
Applications for the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and the Urban Tree...
The Forestry Commission is urging woodland managers, landowners and the...
We are currently accepting submissions for oral presentations for Urban Tree...
The Association is reminding arborists, landowners and their advisors that...
The Association of Tree Officers (ATO) and partner organisations are looking...
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual with a...
A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship initiative to foster a growing...
Being struck by a tree, or branches, during felling or other tree work is a...
Perennial have launched a free Health & Wellbeing App and 24/7 Support...
Farmers and landowners will be able to apply for funding to support projects...
The Arboricultural Association is pleased to announce that after two years...
Initial notification is that a worker was crushed and killed when she was...
The Arboricultural Association Amenity Conference 2022 will be held on 4th...
In this post, we share our infographic looking at mental health at Christmas....
Felling without a valid Felling Permission (where exemptions or Directions do...
A small but dedicated group from Scottish Branch visited Benmore Botanic...
This short introduction to plant names is a deviation from my normal approach...
On 18 September, the Wales Branch of the Association held our third annual...
We welcome a newly approved contractor, Totlly Local Company, to our ARB...
In 2016/17, the Petersfield i-Tree Eco survey was conducted to better...
The Women’s ArbCamp brings together women and non cis-men in...
Forest Researh received a record number of pest and disease enquiries between...
Reg Harris and Ted Green present an award annually to someone in...
Perennial, the charity for people working in, or retired from, the...
The Association has been working with FISA to produce a new safety guide on...
Work on the second edition revision of the National Tree Safety Group’s...
Planting a tree is just the beginning...
The Arboricultural Association Strategic Plan 2022-24 has arrived aling with...
There have been two recent Health and Safety Executive notifications of...
The Arboricultural Association is hosting a new two-day event focussing on...
We want to hear what training courses you need.
Nominations Invited for 2021 Ken Martin Award
Stonehouse threw a party for one of its oldest residents on Sunday 3 October
The plan covers the Stonehouse Community Arboretum including all of the trees...
A joint event from Landscape Institute South Weat Branch and Arboricultural...
Our member, Dean Bell, is seeking support from arboricultural professionals...
The Arboricultural Association South East Branch presents Trees for Today...
This workshop will be looking at the questions which arise from the...
From 22 September to 22 October 2021, The Tree Council will lead school and...
Consultation to inform new Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain launched
The AA requires all Technician, Professional and Fellow members to undertake...
The Arboricultural Association (AA) is thrilled to reveal that the winner of...
2021 Award Winners Announced
New research finds that the industry could support more than 763,000 jobs by...
To celebrate World Fungi Day we're pleased to present a world of fungal...
Petzl have received reports of users experiencing rope slippage while using...
Trees and Society, the Arboricultural Association’s 54th annual...
Tsuga heterophylla, the western hemlock, is without a doubt one of the most...
In the last eight years, we have experienced revitalisation with our...
Despite careful budgeting, many families are finding it difficult to meet the...
In this age of mass media, the cultural significance of folklore is reducing.
Stepping into the world of GIS in early 2020 was the beginning of something...
We are saddened to record the death of Henry Girling on 28th March, close to...
Trees and Design Action Group (TDAG) launch the first in a three part document
Tony Kirkham retired from his role as Head of Arboretum at Royal Botanic...
14/03/2022
This series of articles introduces the reader to a wider body of knowledge than that typically associated with the naming of plants, exploring some of the cross-cultural aspects of human behaviour...
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11/03/2022
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to be vigilant following the discovery of Phytophthora pluvialis near Loch Carron in the north-west of Scotland.
Severe winter storms are nothing new. However, Storm Arwen was particularly damaging to trees across large parts of northern Britain.
10/03/2022
The Scottish Branch AGM was held online on 29 January with twenty-two delegates logging on to take part.
16/12/2021
Felling without a valid Felling Permission (where exemptions or Directions do not apply) is an offence and may result in prosecution, a fine of up to £5000 per tree and a criminal record for...
15/12/2021
A small but dedicated group from Scottish Branch visited Benmore Botanic Garden and Kilmun Forest Garden in October.
14/12/2021
This short introduction to plant names is a deviation from my normal approach to communicating about the diversity and life histories of plants.
13/12/2021
On 18 September, the Wales Branch of the Association held our third annual fungi walk at Clyne Gardens, Swansea.
29/10/2021
An opportinity to add your expertise and join a group of volunteers who work jointly with Mid Sussex District Council.
15/10/2021
05/10/2021
A joint event from Landscape Institute South Weat Branch and Arboricultural Association Cornwall Branch
30/09/2021
The Arboricultural Association South East Branch presents Trees for Today, Trees for Tomorrow Seminar at South of England Evenet Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex