Lime tree at Rothamsted Park Harpenden succumbed Kretzschmaria duesta. A fungus that can show no signs of ill health unless using decay detection equipment.
#franksforestry @ Harpenden https://t.co/SDTQjK1zxg
As a mark of respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral, we will be closed on Monday September 19th. @ London, United Kingdom https://t.co/0HpdXj0Bwm
Ganoderma resinaceum found on a Horse Chestnut this week. Causes wood decay and really nothing you can do to help the tree. #franksforestry @ Stansted, Essex https://t.co/Uh8Xa4jilE
UPDATE: Public urged to report sightings of the tree pest oak processionary moth
Defra and the Forestry Commission launch new grant pilot to help landowners tackle the pest
Read the full article here: https://t.co/1AhZaDkBDn
Photo credit: Forestry Commission
WHAT IS ARBORICULTURE?
It is a question we will all have been asked over the years. We might respond with a technical definition,
something like "the science and practice of the cultivation, establishment and
management of amenity trees for the benefit of society."