Matt
@mattukernow.bsky.social
Arboriculturist in Cornwall. Mostly here for #TheArchers. You've been warned.
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Matt
@mattukernow.bsky.social
· Apr 12
The impact of temperature and precipitation on radial growth rates of street trees: a case study of Plymouth, Southwest England
Growth rates of urban trees are poorly understood. Limited research has been undertaken to assess the impact of drought, temperature, and precipitation on trees in the urban environment. The annual...
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My research paper "the impact of temperature and precipitation on radial growth rates of street trees: a case study of Plymouth". Unfortunately it's behind a pay wall as I can't afford to publish it open access, but happy to send it to anyone who wants to read it.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Wonder what they'll play at his funeral.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65
The star scored three top 10 hits between 1987 and 1989 before launching a career as a songwriter.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Wonder what they'll play at his funeral.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just booked to go and meet a rescue greyhound at a shelter on Saturday. I'm trying not to get too excited in case it doesn't work out.
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Just booked to go and meet a rescue greyhound at a shelter on Saturday. I'm trying not to get too excited in case it doesn't work out.
Petition: Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public to minimise the harm caused to vulnerable people and animals. Defenceless animals can die from the distress caused by fireworks.
I believe that permitt...
petition.parliament.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Petition: Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Will has Jamie Oliver books? Will can read? #TheArchers
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Will has Jamie Oliver books? Will can read? #TheArchers
Of all the improbable relationships in #TheArchers, Jakob and Kate is probably the most unlikely.
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Of all the improbable relationships in #TheArchers, Jakob and Kate is probably the most unlikely.
Nosy shot the crow, Ruth. #TheArchers
November 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Nosy shot the crow, Ruth. #TheArchers
Just been unblocking the drains, which is preferable to listening to this week's #TheArchers again.
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Just been unblocking the drains, which is preferable to listening to this week's #TheArchers again.
Dickheads are setting off fireworks. Hopefully they'll accidentally set fire to themselves.
November 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Dickheads are setting off fireworks. Hopefully they'll accidentally set fire to themselves.
Oh my god, they cut him into four pieces??
November 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Oh my god, they cut him into four pieces??
In Tesco, It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas came on and, without thinking, I said out loud "NO IT ISN'T!" Got a few funny looks.
November 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In Tesco, It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas came on and, without thinking, I said out loud "NO IT ISN'T!" Got a few funny looks.
Reposted by Matt
Presumably a tenancy doesn't just automatically pass on to the next of kin. I can't imagine the owner will let someone with no experience take on the farm without some kind of rent negotiation? #TheArchers
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Presumably a tenancy doesn't just automatically pass on to the next of kin. I can't imagine the owner will let someone with no experience take on the farm without some kind of rent negotiation? #TheArchers
Well done, Susan. I don't like George but he's served his time and should be allowed to get on with his life. #TheArchers
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Well done, Susan. I don't like George but he's served his time and should be allowed to get on with his life. #TheArchers
I am so over this shitty story. We cannot be expected to give a shit about someone who didn't exist two weeks ago and is now suddenly the whole focus. It's just bad writing. #TheArchers
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I am so over this shitty story. We cannot be expected to give a shit about someone who didn't exist two weeks ago and is now suddenly the whole focus. It's just bad writing. #TheArchers
"Dad and the farm were the same thing."
"Well fitting Meadow Farm in the incinerator will be a fucker."
#TheArchers
"Well fitting Meadow Farm in the incinerator will be a fucker."
#TheArchers
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"Dad and the farm were the same thing."
"Well fitting Meadow Farm in the incinerator will be a fucker."
#TheArchers
"Well fitting Meadow Farm in the incinerator will be a fucker."
#TheArchers
Nothing is unsuitable? Nothing? What about I'm So Glad or Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead or Happy? #TheArchers
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Nothing is unsuitable? Nothing? What about I'm So Glad or Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead or Happy? #TheArchers
I want everyone in black and wailing in grief at my funeral. #TheArchers
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I want everyone in black and wailing in grief at my funeral. #TheArchers