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Tree of the month: Pyrenean oak

Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Seasonal Summer Conservation

Rosie and Dan give insight on the Pyrenean oak this month, one of Westonbirt's 'signature species'...

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The joy of volunteering at Westonbirt

Posted in: Blog Community activities Botanical Volunteering Landscape Staff and trustees Spring Seasonal Projects Conservation Participation

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...

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Experience the best of Westonbirt this May

Posted in: Blog Visitor experience Events Great Oak Hall Botanical Learning Landscape Spring Seasonal Conservation Education Participation

A guide to your perfect day trip to the arboretum this spring...

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Tree of the month: Magnolia kobus

Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Spring Seasonal Conservation

This April, Westonbirt's Dendrologist, Rosie, highlights the elegant Magnolia kobus.

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Discover spring at Westonbirt Arboretum: Guided walks, family fun and a Zog trail!

Posted in: Blog Events Great Oak Hall Community activities Botanical Landscape Spring Seasonal Participation

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!...

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New Silk Wood Project Manager

Posted in: Blog Tree management Botanical Landscape Restoration Projects Conservation Education Participation

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...

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Grazing on The Downs

Posted in: Blog Wildlife Landscape Seasonal Winter Conservation Education

How do the cows help out the flora and fauna at Westonbirt? Read our blog to find out...

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A new partnership with the University of the West of England

Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Autumn Conservation Education

We've part-fund a PhD student in collaboration with Westonbirt Arboretum over the next three years to study the risks to Limes.

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Westonbirt Unseen

Posted in: Blog Visitor experience Community activities Botanical History Volunteering Learning Landscape Spring Seasonal Education Participation

Sensory experiences of the 'picturesque' at Westonbirt...

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Mowing season

Posted in: Blog Tree management Botanical Landscape Seasonal

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...

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Planting 2021 – A selection of Plants

Posted in: Blog Propagation Landscape

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.

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