Arboricultural Association
@arbassociation.bsky.social
The home of tree care 💚
For 60 years we've been here to support #arborists as the leading voice on all matters arboricultural in the UK
🌳trees.org.uk
For 60 years we've been here to support #arborists as the leading voice on all matters arboricultural in the UK
🌳trees.org.uk
⏰Our Wednesday Webinar starts in 1 hour! ⏰
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Carbon Capture at Wakehurst & A New Look at the Giant Sequoia in the UK with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Carbon Capture at Wakehurst & A New Look at the Giant Sequoia in the UK with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Carbon Capture at Wakehurst & A New Look at the Giant Sequoia in the UK with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Carbon Capture at Wakehurst & A New Look at the Giant Sequoia in the UK with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
Our Tree Establishment Webinar with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington is now available to watch on YouTube👇
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November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Our Tree Establishment Webinar with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington is now available to watch on YouTube👇
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR 🌳
Carbon Capture at Wakehurst & A New Look at the Giant Sequoia in the UK with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
📆 Wednesday 26th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Carbon Capture at Wakehurst & A New Look at the Giant Sequoia in the UK with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
📆 Wednesday 26th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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November 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
FREE LIVE WEBINAR 🌳
Carbon Capture at Wakehurst & A New Look at the Giant Sequoia in the UK with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
📆 Wednesday 26th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Carbon Capture at Wakehurst & A New Look at the Giant Sequoia in the UK with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
📆 Wednesday 26th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR
Planting ideas in the urban forest with Mark Johnston
📆 Wednesday 3rd December @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Planting ideas in the urban forest with Mark Johnston
📆 Wednesday 3rd December @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
FREE LIVE WEBINAR
Planting ideas in the urban forest with Mark Johnston
📆 Wednesday 3rd December @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Planting ideas in the urban forest with Mark Johnston
📆 Wednesday 3rd December @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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⏰Our Wednesday Webinar starts in 1 hour! ⏰
Tree Establishment with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington
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🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
Tree Establishment with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington
Register for FREE: buff.ly/tZ5WBpe
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
⏰Our Wednesday Webinar starts in 1 hour! ⏰
Tree Establishment with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington
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🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
Tree Establishment with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington
Register for FREE: buff.ly/tZ5WBpe
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
Free Live Webinar Tomorrow!
Tree Establishment with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington
📆 Wednesday 19th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Tree Establishment with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington
📆 Wednesday 19th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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November 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Free Live Webinar Tomorrow!
Tree Establishment with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington
📆 Wednesday 19th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Tree Establishment with Lara Roman and Daisy Brasington
📆 Wednesday 19th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR 🌳
Carbon & Trees with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
📆 Wednesday 26th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Carbon & Trees with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
📆 Wednesday 26th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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November 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
FREE LIVE WEBINAR 🌳
Carbon & Trees with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
📆 Wednesday 26th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Carbon & Trees with Mat Disney and Phil Wilkes
📆 Wednesday 26th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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Missed our latest webinar with the National Tree Safety Group?
The full recording is now available on our YouTube channel.
Watch it here: buff.ly/f7qtlpO
The full recording is now available on our YouTube channel.
Watch it here: buff.ly/f7qtlpO
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Missed our latest webinar with the National Tree Safety Group?
The full recording is now available on our YouTube channel.
Watch it here: buff.ly/f7qtlpO
The full recording is now available on our YouTube channel.
Watch it here: buff.ly/f7qtlpO
⏰Our Wednesday Webinar starts in 1 hour! ⏰
National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
⏰Our Wednesday Webinar starts in 1 hour! ⏰
National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
Register for FREE: buff.ly/zHe3qli
National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
🕕 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
Register for FREE: buff.ly/zHe3qli
Free Live Webinar Tomorrow!
National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
📆 Wednesday 12th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
📆 Wednesday 12th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Free Live Webinar Tomorrow!
National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
📆 Wednesday 12th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
📆 Wednesday 12th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR
National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
📆 Wednesday 12th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
📆 Wednesday 12th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
FREE LIVE WEBINAR
National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
📆 Wednesday 12th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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National Tree Safety Group with Caroline Harrison, Harry Studholme, Neville Fay, Jim Smith, David Ball, Richard Stead, Simon Richmond and Andy Tipping
📆 Wednesday 12th November @ 6pm GMT
📝 1.5 hours CPD/CEU
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LOLER call for evidence🪢
The HSE is gathering information and evidence on the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) to assess whether their scope and application remain fit for purpose.
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⚠️ Closes Friday 7th November
The HSE is gathering information and evidence on the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) to assess whether their scope and application remain fit for purpose.
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⚠️ Closes Friday 7th November
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
LOLER call for evidence🪢
The HSE is gathering information and evidence on the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) to assess whether their scope and application remain fit for purpose.
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⚠️ Closes Friday 7th November
The HSE is gathering information and evidence on the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) to assess whether their scope and application remain fit for purpose.
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⚠️ Closes Friday 7th November
Wednesday Webinar Series 2025-26
Starting 12th November
We’re pleased to confirm that the next series of Wednesday Webinars will feature a total of 12 webinars with expert speakers from around the world, covering a broad range of topics.
Register Now: trees.org.uk/webinars
Starting 12th November
We’re pleased to confirm that the next series of Wednesday Webinars will feature a total of 12 webinars with expert speakers from around the world, covering a broad range of topics.
Register Now: trees.org.uk/webinars
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Wednesday Webinar Series 2025-26
Starting 12th November
We’re pleased to confirm that the next series of Wednesday Webinars will feature a total of 12 webinars with expert speakers from around the world, covering a broad range of topics.
Register Now: trees.org.uk/webinars
Starting 12th November
We’re pleased to confirm that the next series of Wednesday Webinars will feature a total of 12 webinars with expert speakers from around the world, covering a broad range of topics.
Register Now: trees.org.uk/webinars
Ukraine’s trees - the silent witnesses of war 🇺🇦
At this year’s Arb Association Conference, war-torn trees from Ukraine will tell their story through the lens of combat photographer Valentyna Okhlopkova, the first time the gallery has been presented outside of Ukraine.
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At this year’s Arb Association Conference, war-torn trees from Ukraine will tell their story through the lens of combat photographer Valentyna Okhlopkova, the first time the gallery has been presented outside of Ukraine.
➡️ buff.ly/tu39kTU
September 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Ukraine’s trees - the silent witnesses of war 🇺🇦
At this year’s Arb Association Conference, war-torn trees from Ukraine will tell their story through the lens of combat photographer Valentyna Okhlopkova, the first time the gallery has been presented outside of Ukraine.
➡️ buff.ly/tu39kTU
At this year’s Arb Association Conference, war-torn trees from Ukraine will tell their story through the lens of combat photographer Valentyna Okhlopkova, the first time the gallery has been presented outside of Ukraine.
➡️ buff.ly/tu39kTU
Free kids tree climbing this weekend!🌳
📍 War Memorial Park, Coventry
📆 13th & 14th September
⏰ 9am-4pm
At the UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition this weekend we have an exciting opportunity for children to have a go at tree climbing in a tree nearby the main competition.
📍 War Memorial Park, Coventry
📆 13th & 14th September
⏰ 9am-4pm
At the UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition this weekend we have an exciting opportunity for children to have a go at tree climbing in a tree nearby the main competition.
September 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Free kids tree climbing this weekend!🌳
📍 War Memorial Park, Coventry
📆 13th & 14th September
⏰ 9am-4pm
At the UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition this weekend we have an exciting opportunity for children to have a go at tree climbing in a tree nearby the main competition.
📍 War Memorial Park, Coventry
📆 13th & 14th September
⏰ 9am-4pm
At the UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition this weekend we have an exciting opportunity for children to have a go at tree climbing in a tree nearby the main competition.
Survey: How do you use CAVAT?
The members of the CAVAT (Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees) Group are seeking to explore and understand how CAVAT is being used.
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The members of the CAVAT (Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees) Group are seeking to explore and understand how CAVAT is being used.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Survey: How do you use CAVAT?
The members of the CAVAT (Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees) Group are seeking to explore and understand how CAVAT is being used.
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The members of the CAVAT (Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees) Group are seeking to explore and understand how CAVAT is being used.
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It's Volunteers’ Week📣
We want to celebrate all of the brilliant volunteers we rely on to support everything we do, from the Board of Trustees to our working groups, climbing competitions, branches, attending careers events. Thank you all for the fantastic work you do for us!
We want to celebrate all of the brilliant volunteers we rely on to support everything we do, from the Board of Trustees to our working groups, climbing competitions, branches, attending careers events. Thank you all for the fantastic work you do for us!
June 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
It's Volunteers’ Week📣
We want to celebrate all of the brilliant volunteers we rely on to support everything we do, from the Board of Trustees to our working groups, climbing competitions, branches, attending careers events. Thank you all for the fantastic work you do for us!
We want to celebrate all of the brilliant volunteers we rely on to support everything we do, from the Board of Trustees to our working groups, climbing competitions, branches, attending careers events. Thank you all for the fantastic work you do for us!
ARB Worker Zone Timetable 2025🌲
The main hub for practical focused activities taking place at the ARB Show, giving arborists the chance to try climbing kit, the latest techniques and practical demonstrations.
📆 16-17th May 2025
📍 Westonbirt
Book your tickets: buff.ly/ffnWFxw
The main hub for practical focused activities taking place at the ARB Show, giving arborists the chance to try climbing kit, the latest techniques and practical demonstrations.
📆 16-17th May 2025
📍 Westonbirt
Book your tickets: buff.ly/ffnWFxw
May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ARB Worker Zone Timetable 2025🌲
The main hub for practical focused activities taking place at the ARB Show, giving arborists the chance to try climbing kit, the latest techniques and practical demonstrations.
📆 16-17th May 2025
📍 Westonbirt
Book your tickets: buff.ly/ffnWFxw
The main hub for practical focused activities taking place at the ARB Show, giving arborists the chance to try climbing kit, the latest techniques and practical demonstrations.
📆 16-17th May 2025
📍 Westonbirt
Book your tickets: buff.ly/ffnWFxw
#DogsofArb Bandanas available at the ARB Show!🐕
Want to treat your four legged companion at The ARB Show? We'll be selling our brand new #DogsofArb bandanas on 16th & 17th May at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Grab your tickets: buff.ly/ffnWFxw
Want to treat your four legged companion at The ARB Show? We'll be selling our brand new #DogsofArb bandanas on 16th & 17th May at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Grab your tickets: buff.ly/ffnWFxw
May 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#DogsofArb Bandanas available at the ARB Show!🐕
Want to treat your four legged companion at The ARB Show? We'll be selling our brand new #DogsofArb bandanas on 16th & 17th May at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Grab your tickets: buff.ly/ffnWFxw
Want to treat your four legged companion at The ARB Show? We'll be selling our brand new #DogsofArb bandanas on 16th & 17th May at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Grab your tickets: buff.ly/ffnWFxw
The ARB Show 2025 Ale has been named!🍻
We look forward to drinking a pint of 'Wood Chip’ with you at the ARB show in May!
Congratulations to Russell Woodman for winning this year’s competition. We hope you enjoy the show and a free drink on us at the Först bar this year. 🍻
We look forward to drinking a pint of 'Wood Chip’ with you at the ARB show in May!
Congratulations to Russell Woodman for winning this year’s competition. We hope you enjoy the show and a free drink on us at the Först bar this year. 🍻
April 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The ARB Show 2025 Ale has been named!🍻
We look forward to drinking a pint of 'Wood Chip’ with you at the ARB show in May!
Congratulations to Russell Woodman for winning this year’s competition. We hope you enjoy the show and a free drink on us at the Först bar this year. 🍻
We look forward to drinking a pint of 'Wood Chip’ with you at the ARB show in May!
Congratulations to Russell Woodman for winning this year’s competition. We hope you enjoy the show and a free drink on us at the Först bar this year. 🍻
Watch the recap of our Tree Architecture and Morphophysiology Symposium.
Our 2 day event at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew delving into a refreshing view of tree growth, response and behaviour, above and below ground, with implications for managing trees at all stages of life🌳
Our 2 day event at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew delving into a refreshing view of tree growth, response and behaviour, above and below ground, with implications for managing trees at all stages of life🌳
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Watch the recap of our Tree Architecture and Morphophysiology Symposium.
Our 2 day event at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew delving into a refreshing view of tree growth, response and behaviour, above and below ground, with implications for managing trees at all stages of life🌳
Our 2 day event at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew delving into a refreshing view of tree growth, response and behaviour, above and below ground, with implications for managing trees at all stages of life🌳
Canker stain of plane is a disease which can affect several species of plane trees.
Tree professionals working in arboriculture are being asked to take part in a new tree health survey as part of a DEFRA-funded project looking at pathways and practices concerning the tree disease.
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Tree professionals working in arboriculture are being asked to take part in a new tree health survey as part of a DEFRA-funded project looking at pathways and practices concerning the tree disease.
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April 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Canker stain of plane is a disease which can affect several species of plane trees.
Tree professionals working in arboriculture are being asked to take part in a new tree health survey as part of a DEFRA-funded project looking at pathways and practices concerning the tree disease.
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Tree professionals working in arboriculture are being asked to take part in a new tree health survey as part of a DEFRA-funded project looking at pathways and practices concerning the tree disease.
buff.ly/SzDdupo
Name the Ale for the new Först ARB Show Bar 🍻
Give us your suggestions for the name of the ARB Show ale in the comments by 14th April, we’ll put the best names to a vote and the winner will get free tickets for both days of ARB Show 2025 and a free drink.
Give us your suggestions for the name of the ARB Show ale in the comments by 14th April, we’ll put the best names to a vote and the winner will get free tickets for both days of ARB Show 2025 and a free drink.
April 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Name the Ale for the new Först ARB Show Bar 🍻
Give us your suggestions for the name of the ARB Show ale in the comments by 14th April, we’ll put the best names to a vote and the winner will get free tickets for both days of ARB Show 2025 and a free drink.
Give us your suggestions for the name of the ARB Show ale in the comments by 14th April, we’ll put the best names to a vote and the winner will get free tickets for both days of ARB Show 2025 and a free drink.
Call for Volunteers
The 2025 UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition will take place 12th – 14th September in War Memorial Park, Coventry.
No climbing competition is possible without an amazing team of volunteers.
Please fill in this form if you are interested in volunteering: buff.ly/CfOqmN8
The 2025 UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition will take place 12th – 14th September in War Memorial Park, Coventry.
No climbing competition is possible without an amazing team of volunteers.
Please fill in this form if you are interested in volunteering: buff.ly/CfOqmN8
April 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Call for Volunteers
The 2025 UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition will take place 12th – 14th September in War Memorial Park, Coventry.
No climbing competition is possible without an amazing team of volunteers.
Please fill in this form if you are interested in volunteering: buff.ly/CfOqmN8
The 2025 UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition will take place 12th – 14th September in War Memorial Park, Coventry.
No climbing competition is possible without an amazing team of volunteers.
Please fill in this form if you are interested in volunteering: buff.ly/CfOqmN8
The ARB Show returns 16-17th May 2025 🌲
📍 Westonbirt Arboretum, GL8 8QS
This year’s tree care celebration mixes education, entertainment, innovations and technology in a festival atmosphere.
Book your tickets for the Festival of Tree Care here: buff.ly/gMAAZ88
📍 Westonbirt Arboretum, GL8 8QS
This year’s tree care celebration mixes education, entertainment, innovations and technology in a festival atmosphere.
Book your tickets for the Festival of Tree Care here: buff.ly/gMAAZ88
March 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The ARB Show returns 16-17th May 2025 🌲
📍 Westonbirt Arboretum, GL8 8QS
This year’s tree care celebration mixes education, entertainment, innovations and technology in a festival atmosphere.
Book your tickets for the Festival of Tree Care here: buff.ly/gMAAZ88
📍 Westonbirt Arboretum, GL8 8QS
This year’s tree care celebration mixes education, entertainment, innovations and technology in a festival atmosphere.
Book your tickets for the Festival of Tree Care here: buff.ly/gMAAZ88