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06 Feb

Posted at 11:52h in Latest Articles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI6QIKuFwd0&feature=youtu.be Oxford City Council have voted in favour of plans for the redevelopment of land lying between Oxpens Road and the railway line in central Oxford. This important development proposes to bring major regeneration to this previously disused brownfield site, incorporating new homes, commercial space and...

04 Feb

Posted at 16:16h in What Tree?

Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) Our focus this month is on the western red cedar, a majestic evergreen conifer native to the Pacific northwest of North America. This impressive species can reach heights of over 60m and can live for hundreds of years – there are...

23 Dec

Posted at 12:20h in Latest Articles

From the team here, we wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please note that our office will be closed from 20th December to 6th January. If there is anything urgent during this period please email: info@treefrontiers.com...

23 Dec

Posted at 12:19h in Latest Articles

Tree Frontiers were part of a wider team involved in the redevelopment of Oxford High Preparatory School. Following our concerns regarding damage to the rooting environment of a prominent tree, the team was able to utilise our expertise and alter the proposed plans in order...

23 Dec

Posted at 12:17h in Latest Articles

This month we are cheating slightly and not featuring a tree, but rather a seasonal favourite which has a reputation for being harmful to trees - a reputation which is completely undeserved. Find out why here! What Tree? Ivy - Tree Frontiers...

20 Dec

Posted at 10:48h in What Tree?

Ivy (Hedera Spp) This month, as Christmas approaches, we thought we would focus on one of the more festive species. Inspired by the Christmas carol ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ and already reviewed Common Holly, we decided this was a good opportunity to dispel a myth...

15 Nov

Posted at 13:21h in Latest Articles

This month's tree is the 'King of the Forest', capable of surviving for centuries and acting as the cornerstone of the ecosystems it inhabits. It has a defining stalkless feature from which it gets its name, can you guess what it is? What Tree...

15 Nov

Posted at 13:18h in Latest Articles

Tree Frontiers were appointed by Eton College to develop a management plan for the horse chestnut avenue that runs along the footpath at Boveney Lock. Read about how our input has allowed them to begin work re-establishing this important visual feature and natural habitat. Tree Frontiers...

15 Nov

Posted at 13:15h in Latest Articles

Last month we ran the Oxford Half Marathon. Thank you to everyone that sponsored us. We exceeded our target, raising a total of £1,175 for Tiny Forests.  This small endeavour recreates natural forest environments in urban settings, providing all the environmental benefits that these ecosystems generate as...

13 Nov

Posted at 16:11h in What Tree?

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) The sessile oak (Quercus petraea), one of the UK’s native oak species, is a majestic and long-lived tree known for its durability and its significant role in the landscape of ancient woodlands. Its name derives from its stalkless (sessile) acorns which are...