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Tree Fungi: The Shaggy Bracket Fungus

Tree Fungi: The Shaggy Bracket Fungus

The Shaggy Bracket Fungus is also known as Inonotus hispidus Inonotus hispidus, commonly known as the shaggy bracket fungus, is a perennial fungus belonging to the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is primarily recognized for its distinctive appearance and its ecological...

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The Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner: A Comprehensive Overview

The Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner: A Comprehensive Overview

The Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner (Cameraria ohridella) is a small moth that has become a significant pest of horse chestnut trees (Aesculus hippocastanum) in Europe. First identified in North Macedonia in the late 1980s, this invasive species has since spread across the...

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Veteran and Ancient Trees: Connecting us to our past

Veteran and Ancient Trees: Connecting us to our past

In the heart of ancient landscapes and historical sites, a silent witness to the passage of time stands tall—the ancient and veteran trees. These majestic specimens, often hidden in plain sight, bear the scars of centuries and hold within their gnarled branches the...

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Ash Dieback’s Introduction and Spread in the UK

Ash Dieback’s Introduction and Spread in the UK

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...

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CAVAT and Urban Trees: Valuing the Invaluable

CAVAT and Urban Trees: Valuing the Invaluable

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...

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Growing Green: Managing Urban Forests with I-Tree 

Growing Green: Managing Urban Forests with I-Tree 

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...

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