This weekend on 13 October, we'll be taking to the streets of Oxford in our Team Tree Frontiers first Half Marathon. We have been training hard on our local streets, along beaches, around lakes and up some unexpected hills! Steve even managed a quick run around...
Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) Following our focus last month on the Turkish hazel, this month we are turning our attention to corylus avellana, commonly known as the European, common hazel or simply hazel. This native deciduous species is often coppiced and so is relatively rarely seen...
Following the submission of a planning application for a new modular theatre at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, we were engaged to provide technical support for a Canopy Cover Assessment. We were instructed to assess the tree canopy cover within the site, area proposed for replacement...
Steve was delighted to have been co-opted as a Trustee of the Arboricultural Association at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the end of August. This means he will continue to assist in the governance of the organisation, alongside fellow professionals and new Chair (Neil Davies)...
It is now less than six weeks until the Tree Frontiers team will run their first Half Marathon! We are getting closer to achieving the distance and starting to work on our pace. As tree enthusiasts we have chosen to run for the tree-related charity...
Our very own Steve Westmore will be braving the hot coals as he attempts to firewalk with Opendoorz in aid of the Chipping Norton Theatre's community programme. Their projects use art and drama to create real, positive change by supporting mental health and promoting inclusion...
Following the publication of the draft standard last month, we wanted to provide a complete review of the document for our colleagues and clients that may have experience of working with arboriculturists on development projects. There is obviously no certainty as to which bits of the...
As we begin a new financial year, we have been reflecting on our 2023-24 year and all our achievements. What a year! We wanted to share these and what better than a colourful stat-packed infographic. We're incredibly proud of the team and would like to pass...
Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) This month we are turning our attention to corylus colurna, commonly known as the Turkish hazel. This impressive deciduous species, native to south-eastern Europe and western Asia, reaches heights of 20-25 metres and forms a conical crown which broadens as the tree...
Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis) As the spring gives way to summer (albeit not very convincingly!) we turn our attention to another tree which makes its mark during the earlier part of the year. Sorbus torminalis, known most commonly as the wild service tree, is relatively...