It is always wonderful to hear compliments about the arboretum from visitors and industry peers. As Collection Manager, it makes me proud to have a degree of influence in how it all comes together to form the jewel in Forestry England’s crown.
Blog - Tree management
Mowing season
Mowing is one of those tasks, you either love it or hate it. From manicured lawns to wild jungle-like gardens, they all take time to manage. Read on to find out more about how the Tree Team manages Westonbirt's grass...
Joining the Tree Team for a day...
Jane, became a member of the Tree Team for a day. Read on to find out how she got on...
Planting with a little help from our friends
One of the most important aspects of our work here is continuing to grow our staff’s skills and knowledge, so we can ensure that the trees are receiving the best possible care.
New homes for 211 trees!
January and February are a busy time for the team here at Westonbirt! Before the cold weather really sets in, our tree team must find new homes for hundreds of new plants.
The great drought of 2018
As we enter into the seventh week of hot dry weather, find out how we manage the tree collection in these difficult conditions...
Ash dieback found - how can you help?
We have been monitoring Chalara dieback of ash in Westonbirt Arboretum. Find out how we are helping and what you can do.
Our visit to Bedgebury Pinetum
In July, Westonbirt’s Tree Team set off on a cross county journey to visit the Tree Team at Westonbirt’s sister site; Bedgebury Pinetum.
Veteran Tree Fencing
Over the coming months you will see that we are taking steps to protect some of our valuable parkland trees on the Downs, in particular old veterans, but younger trees planted for the future as well.
Plant hunting...week two!
We've just left Naples to head for Arrezo in the north.
A day in the life of a student arborist
Once again our student arborist placement is well under way, and this year we’ve been thrilled to receive the generous support from two funders, the Finnis Scott Foundation and the Ernest Cook Trust.
A sad story to share…
Over 450,000 visits are welcomed at Westonbirt each year and the vast majority of people enjoy a wonderful time in a picturesque setting.
Carrying out some TLC
The Tree Team are currently working hard between Broad Drive and semi-natural woodland beyond the western side.
Baby giant
One of the first plantings of 2016, this young Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) was planted on the downs area of Westonbirt. It is the first Giant Redwood of Westonbirt origin to be successfully germinated and grown on site.
The end of a big black pine...
You may notice some temporary traffic lights outside the arboretum today and tomorrow (27 and 28 January 2016).
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