In the realm of urban planning and environmental conservation, the significance of green spaces is highly significant but is easily overlooked by policy makers, land managers and in some cases communities in which they area situated. Trees are an important part of our...
In the intricate web of forest ecosystems, the presence of Ganoderma, a wood-decaying fungus, unfolds a fascinating narrative. While it is often recognised for its role in compromising the structural integrity of trees, there exists a paradoxical aspect to its...
In the serene landscapes of the United Kingdom, a silent and insidious threat has been quietly making its presence known—Ash Dieback disease. This devastating fungal infection, caused by the pathogen Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, has cast a shadow over the nation's ash...
In the midst of bustling cities, where concrete dominates the landscape, the importance of the urban forest cannot be overstated. The urban forest provides essential ecological, social, and economic benefits, from purifying the air to offering a respite from the urban...