The Great Plane Tree of Ely

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I recently had the privilege of being invited to deliver the 2025 Osmond Lecture at King’s Ely School. While there I was given a personal introduction to the Great London Plane Tree of Ely.Continue Reading

The Queen's Green Canopy

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The Queen’s Green Canopy has been launched as a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, inviting people from across the United Kingdom to Plant a Tree for the Jubilee.Continue Reading

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I took part in the inaugural Ride for Research today; cycling 25 miles around London’s streets, visiting three schools along the way to plant trees with children and to raise money for tree research. We visited three London schools en route: two primary schools at Harrow and Islington, and aContinue Reading

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A book published in 1922 captures the spirit of childhood almost 90 years ago, when children would spend days on their own exploring the countryside, building shelters and catching their own food …Continue Reading