In line with the Arboricultural Associations first ever Tree Health Week we thought it only right to give some content on just how trees within the UK and elsewhere have had their health affected over the past fifty years. The aim of this week is to raise awareness of the threats our trees face and to provide knowledge on some of the key threats, present and future.
Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Warwickshire
Assistant Arboricultural Consultant - Coughton, Warwickshire
Project Coordinator - Coughton, Warwickshire
Arboricultural Consultant - Coughton, Warwickshire
Thoughts about CIEEM's Response to Boris' Speech
CIEEM recently provided a prompt and informed response on the PM's speech regarding house building and ‘newt counting delays’.
James Spread His Roots!
Congratulations are in order to Wharton’s Arboricultural Consultant James Butler-White as he has successfully completed his Foundation degree in Arboriculture, after three years of studying on-line. The course comprised of various modules in tree biology, woodland management, pest and diseases, tree risk management, soil science and dendrology
Ecology Team Expands - Welcome Hattie!
Hard Work Pays Off: Lorna Gets Promoted
As the country starts to see some green shoots from the Covid-19 pandemic with social distancing hopefully being reduced, shops, bars and restaurants beginning to open. It is fantastic to see our team pulling together, and even better to see our team members getting promoted. It is with great pleasure that after only 9 months at the company, Lorna has progressed Ecologist.
Consultation launched on the England Tree Strategy
World Environment Day - #ForNature
This World Environment Day on 5th June 2020 is all about protecting and enhancing biodiversity, learn how all living things on Earth are connected in the web of life and how we can act #ForNature.
Ecologist - Coughton, Warwickshire
How's Your Mental Health?
Mental Health Awareness Week is from 18th - 24th May, but mental health issues do not simply disappear on the 24th May! It’s quite fitting that this week is dedicated to recognising mental health matters, given we are in the midst of the greatest pandemic this country, if not the globe has ever seen.
We're Buzzing about Bees!
British Standard for Biodiversity Net Gain - BS8683 Consultation
The draft British Standard for Biodiversity Net Gain - BS8683 - has been published by the BSI for public consultation.
The consultation closes on the 24th June. This British Standard specifies requirements for the process to design and implement Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for a development project. It can also be used by land managers aiming to generate BNG through management of an estate.
Fruits of His Labour: Jack Gets Promoted
Where does Ecology stand during Covid-19?
Recently a lot of our clients and potential clients are asking whether we’re undertaking ecological surveys during this difficult period of the coronavirus outbreak. Recognising the confusion, we have provided detail below on what site works we are and are not able to carry out at this time. As always, the safety of our team as well as the safety of our clients and the wider public is paramount.
Gardening During Lockdown!
With the announcement of a further 3 weeks in lockdown, what are you doing to occupy yourself if you’re stuck at home? If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, small or large then now is the time to spend in it, getting fresh air, listening to wildlife and just doing some general maintenance. You’ll thank us for the distraction later! If you don’t have a garden then don’t worry about that, why not look into house plants or creating a garden in a jar? – Fun for you and the children.
Covid-19: Arboricultural Works Update
Covid-19 has certainly put a stop to play for many industries as the UK (and the world) try to contain the virus. Here at Wharton we are doing everything possible to keep the business running and following Government and industry lead advice. Your safety as well as our own is paramount in these concerning times.