This month's tree is also known as a Chilean Pine and it's common name comes from the struggles a primate may have when trying to traverse it...
We were approached following a holding objection from the Local Planning Authority (LPA) Tree Officer, for a planning application for a new annexe. No arboricultural information had been submitted as part of the application and we were tasked with gathering baseline data and preparing an Arboricultural...
Monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana) Some trees are instantly recognisable – oak with their acorns, holly with their spiky leaves, or the curtain-like foliage of a weeping willow. This month we have selected a particularly identifiable one. With its tiered form and smothering of spiky leaves, the...
This month's tree is a native to North America, with an edible fruit, highly sought after timber and historical symbology of prosperity for indigenous Americans. We spotted one in Oxford Botanic Gardens that is over 270 years old! (Certainly worth a visit if you ever have spare...
Planning consent has been granted for the redevelopment of Christ Church College's Faculty of Music to provide graduate accommodation. This was a complex project with the site located within the heart of Oxford, within a conservation area and a Grade I listed Park & Garden, with...
Following Chipping Norton School's Human Library event last month, it was great to be able to attend a similar event at Burford School this month. Children spoke to business representatives for 3-4 minutes before moving onto the next attendee. The focus was on pupils getting...
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) This month we are turning our attention to one of North America’s most prized native hardwood trees – the black walnut. Its native range extends across much of the eastern US, and it was introduced to Europe in 1629. In Britain it...
Tree of the month This month's tree is a native to Britain, symbolically linked with protection, fate, and transformation because of its use in making spinning tools. Ironically, the fruits are highly toxic to humans, despite its symbolic links to protection. The leaves and fruits of this tree...
Case Study: Development project in High Wycombe Planning consent has been granted for a new theatres building at Wycombe Hospital. We were involved from the feasibility stage and helped guide the design team on the necessary tree removals, as well as replacement planting to help maximise...
Chipping Norton School Human Library For the last few years we have attended Chipping Norton School's Human Library event and this year was no exception. Max attended the event, which enables Year 9 pupils to talk to local businesses and gain insights into the wealth of...