01 May
27 Apr
A regular walk with the dogs as part of my daily exercise allowance leads me to a local Wagonway, not normally noted for its woodland treasures. However under this current lock down this once perceived pleasant but uninspiring walk has been transformed into a...
28 Mar
Really difficult times and unable to get out and measure those trees, but it is however an opportunity for a bit of research!! The poet GK Chesterton wrote a song inspired by the actions of Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood. The Admiral, was known for...
03 Mar
Following an enjoyable talk to the Corbridge Women’s institute on Monday I am delighted to say that I am happily enjoying holiday cottage life with Julia and the dogs for a one week blitz on special trees across the region! Already discovered the attached...
12 Feb
Two recent talks one to the Borders Natural History Society and one to the Gateshead Natural History Society have both been positive in identifying new trees to add to our data base. The Leper Oak at Hexham Golf course and various trees in the...
14 Dec
It was a delight to be able to give a talk to the next generation of arborists at Kirkley Hall last week. There enthusiasm was evident as they helped measure two trees to add to the data base and provided us with a number...