Susanne Raum

Look what I found in the Mendips! The owner obviously knows what they're doing; they've left some stems standing as new hedge trees & theyve started lightly trimming the regrowth to encourage branching density Mendips have the oldest hedgelaying society in the world &it shows

#NowReading 10 Things We Can All Learn from the Evolution of Forest Restoration Initiatives in Europe. resilience-blog.com/2024/12/20/10-…

We are excited to share our newly published study led by Maitane Erdozain Ibarra and @sermigmag, which examined narratives from 18 European countries to understand different drivers that shaped forest restoration across Europe. Read the full study here: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

#EFUF2025 will take place @stadtzuerich 3 to 7 June 2025. Thanks to our local organisers @WSL_research @ETH @waldlabor @bfh_hesb and ArboCityNet.

Mistletoe is more than just a symbol of Christmas. PHD student, Ollie Spacey, tells us all about 'MistleGo!' and how you can get involved! To find out more, head to our website: treecouncil.org.uk/science-and-re…

🫒 On #WorldOliveDay, we spotlight the fight against Xylella fastidiosa. This bacterium threatens olive trees, especially in Italy’s Apulia region. Trained dogs detect it early, saving trees, trade & preventing spread. 🎥Watch: youtu.be/SsgFvAc7Etk?fe…… #PlantHealth 🌱

Excellent example of a research project testing the viability of retrofitting new trees and shrubs in an Auckland street, and combining water purification with planting pits using a variation of the Stockholm planting approach with a large stone mix, compost, and biochar.

🦠 Canker stain of plane🌳 is a serious fungal disease spreading north in France. Although not yet in the UK, we’re seeking locations to monitor the potential arrival in the UK. Contact us if interested! ➡️ Find more here: bgci.org/news-events/ca… #NationalTreeWeek #treehealth

🌳Beech are majestic trees home to rare wildlife. With cathedral-like branches it can be awe-inspiring to walk🚶‍♀️or sit beneath their canopy. Learn more about emerging beech tree pest & disease threats here👇 bit.ly/IPSNBeech #NationalTreeWeek #treehealth

As part of National Tree Week, we’re launching a Tree Species Guide for UK Agroforestry Systems 🎉 This practical guide, has been created in partnership with the @UniofReading and identifies 33 tree and shrub species suitable for planting on agricultural land. It helps farmers choose the right trees for their unique site conditions and needs, considering factors such as: 🌱Tree height & canopy cover 🌱Pest & disease resilience 🌱Climate and site tolerances Explore the guide: ow.ly/RLXG50UfEyO #NationalTreeWeek #Agroforestry #TreePlanting @scotforestry @ForestryComm @ForestryLS

Veteran and ancient trees can often be retained in areas of high usage even if they have obvious internal decay and defects, but it requires knowledgeable intervention if their premature loss is to be avoided.

My PhD thesis was on how institutional & governance processes in #London that perpetuated manicured #parks & #urbangreenspace ecologically limited these spaces. It took a few years, but change is afoot. nytimes.com/2024/10/02/art…

Jon Stokes, our Director of Trees, Science & Research​ talks us through how to conduct the seed floating test and what it means. Feeling inspired to grow your own trees from seed? This snippet is from last years Seed Gathering Masterclass online talk, if you want to learn more you can sign up for this years masterclass happening Wednesday 9 October at 1pm! 🌳 #SeedGatheringSeason Get your free ticket here: buff.ly/3TD9D9r

Our annual Forestry Facts and Figures report is now available to view or download online as a PDF. 🌳📊 Over on LinkedIn from tomorrow, we'll be publishing some quiz style polls for you to get involved in. Download the report 👉 ow.ly/qS4o50TvXvf #UKWoodland

Are you a citizen scientist? @Forest_Research and @uniofwarwick are undertaking a project to understand how surveys for tree pests and pathogens can be more effective by involving citizen science. More details and signup here: ow.ly/mNFO50Tr01G

🌱 What are motivations for and barriers to 'active engagement' with trees, forests and woodlands? 📖 We conducted an evidence review on different activities, including tree planting, community woodland management and citizen science, available here: tinyurl.com/4scs76ss

Enrol in a free online course with @‌FAO's elearning Academy! An introduction to urban and peri-urban forestry ow.ly/P21X50RSCBC #GreenCities

Counterintuitivly, trees in parks can be MORE at risk of dehydration than trees on pavements because grass competes with the tree for water and pavements trap water in the soil beneath them twitter.com/ticlme/status/…

🌱 Loss of soil micro- and macro-nutrients can lead to severe health problems, often hidden from plain sight. #Soils4Nutrition is here to raise awareness about the importance of #SoilHealth and the impact it has on our well-being. Learn more from infographic via @FAO 👇