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Author: Sophie Nash

Veteran Tree Fencing

Veteran Tree Fencing

Posted in: Blog Tree management Botanical Landscape

Over the coming months you will see that we are taking steps to protect some of our valuable parkland trees on the Downs, in particular old veterans, but younger trees planted for the future as well.

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STIHL Treetop Walkway: an update

STIHL Treetop Walkway: an update

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

We are getting very close to completion of the walkway, not too long to wait now! Before we open the walkway there are a few more finishing touches we need to install.

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The Wolfson Tree Management Centre: a glimpse inside the new mess building

The Wolfson Tree Management Centre: a glimpse inside the new mess building

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work is currently underway on what will become the new Wolfson Tree Management Centre.

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STIHL Treetop Walkway: An update

STIHL Treetop Walkway: An update

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

I’m really excited to see that the timber decking is now in place along the entire length of the walkway!...

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STIHL Treetop Walkway: An Update

STIHL Treetop Walkway: An Update

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work is continuing on the STIHL Treetop Walkway, which will give visitors an exciting new perspective on trees. The walkway is part of phase two of the Westonbirt Project.

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Wolfson Tree Management Centre: a lot has happened in a month! Part two!

Wolfson Tree Management Centre: a lot has happened in a month! Part two!

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work is currently underway on what will become the new Wolfson Tree Management Centre. The new facility will provide all that Westonbirt’s expert tree team needs to manage the tree collection.

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Wolfson Tree Management Centre: a quick update!

Wolfson Tree Management Centre: a quick update!

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work is currently underway on what will become the new Wolfson Tree Management Centre. The new facility will provide all that Westonbirt’s expert tree team needs to manage the tree collection.

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The Wolfson Tree Management Centre: an update

The Wolfson Tree Management Centre: an update

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work is currently underway on what will become the new Wolfson Tree Management Centre. The new facility will provide all that Westonbirt’s expert tree team needs to manage the tree collection.

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Creating an adult changing room

Creating an adult changing room

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

As part of our overall improvements to Westonbirt, including the new Welcome Building, we have planned to improve our facilities for disabled visitors. We will be creating an Adult Changing Room/Changing Place space for visitors in the main toilet block...

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Wolfson Tree Management Centre: An Update

Wolfson Tree Management Centre: An Update

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work is currently underway on what will become the new Wolfson Tree Management Centre. The new facility will provide all that Westonbirt’s expert tree team needs to manage the tree collection.

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STIHL Treetop Walkway: the legs have arrived!

STIHL Treetop Walkway: the legs have arrived!

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Almost all of the foundations are now in place ready for the legs to be craned into position. Each pair of legs has a foundation which provides stability and a firm base for the Walkway.

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STIHL Treetop Walkway: an update

STIHL Treetop Walkway: an update

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work has begun on the STIHL Treetop Walkway, which will give visitors an exciting new perspective on trees. The walkway is part of phase two of the Westonbirt Project...

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Westonbirt Project update

Westonbirt Project update

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Fundraising for Phase Two of the Westonbirt Project is now complete.

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Tree Management Centre and other updates!

Tree Management Centre and other updates!

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work is currently underway on what will become the new Wolfson Tree Management Centre.

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The Wolfson Tree Management Centre: An Update

The Wolfson Tree Management Centre: An Update

Posted in: Blog The Westonbirt Project

Work is currently underway on what will become the new Wolfson Tree Management Centre. The new facility will provide all that Westonbirt’s expert tree team needs to manage the tree collection.

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