After introducing Oscar and his role a couple of months ago, he has been busy behind the scenes planning and making progress getting ready for the project to regenerate a part of Silk Wood. Read on to learn about his trip to Delamere Nursery...
Blog - Landscape
Coppicing: A traditional forestry practice
Coppicing is a traditional forestry practice with many benefits for both the environment and human society. Learn more about this sustainable forestry practice and how it is being used to restore derelict coppice at Westonbirt.
Tree of the month: Pyrenean oak
Rosie and Dan give insight on the Pyrenean oak this month, one of Westonbirt's 'signature species'...
The joy of volunteering at Westonbirt
Read a day in the life of a Westonbirt volunteer guide, Martin Green, who also generously gives his time as one of our charity trustees...
Experience the best of Westonbirt this May
A guide to your perfect day trip to the arboretum this spring...
Tree of the month: Magnolia kobus
This April, Westonbirt's Dendrologist, Rosie, highlights the elegant Magnolia kobus.
Discover spring at Westonbirt Arboretum: Guided walks, family fun and a Zog trail!
Discover the natural wonder and adventure this April at Westonbirt with enchanting cherry blossoms, interactive walks, free family-friendly activities, and more. Join us and immerse yourself in the beauty of spring!...
New Silk Wood Project Manager
In January 2023, we welcomed Oscar Adams to Westonbirt Arboretum as the new Silk Wood Project Manager. We caught up with Oscar to find out more about him, his role and the future of Silk Wood...
Grazing on The Downs
How do the cows help out the flora and fauna at Westonbirt? Read our blog to find out...
A new partnership with the University of the West of England
We've part-fund a PhD student in collaboration with Westonbirt Arboretum over the next three years to study the risks to Limes.
Westonbirt Unseen
Sensory experiences of the 'picturesque' at Westonbirt...
Mowing season
Mowing is one of those tasks, you either love it or hate it. From manicured lawns to wild jungle-like gardens, they all take time to manage. Read on to find out more about how the Tree Team manages Westonbirt's grass...
Planting 2021 – A selection of Plants
This year the tree team are planting 125 trees and we want to share a few highlights and the reasons these trees have been chosen to form part of the landscape at Westonbirt.
What did Wynter bring back from Chile?
An expedition around the world with Sir Francis Drake brought Winter's bark into the limelight.
The arboretum is very quiet, but looking great
All things yellow at Westonbirt...
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