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Tree of the month - March 2016

Find out why the Algerian Oak is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for March...

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

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

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The Wolfson Tree Management Centre: One building complete!

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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Tree of the month - February 2016

Find out why the Sargent spruce is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for February...

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Baby giant

One of the first plantings of 2016, this young Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) was planted on the downs area of Westonbirt. It is the first Giant Redwood of Westonbirt origin to be successfully germinated and grown on site.

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The end of a big black pine...

You may notice some temporary traffic lights outside the arboretum today and tomorrow (27 and 28 January 2016).

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STIHL Treetop Walkway: An update

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

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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Tree of the Month - January 2016

Find out why the Oriental plane is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for January...

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All go at the Tree Management Centre!

The Wolfson Tree Management Centre is a hive of activity at the moment!...

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STIHL Treetop Walkway: an offshoot emerges!

Work is continuing on the STIHL Treetop Walkway, which will give visitors an exciting new perspective on trees.

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STIHL Treetop Walkway: family-friendly and accessible to all...

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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Behind the scenes at Enchanted Christmas

Posted in: Blog Events Christmas

Last night we tested the lights on the Enchanted Christmas illuminated trail. It's looking good and we can't wait to open the gates on 27 November!...

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Tree of the Month - December 2015

Find out why the Algerian fir is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for December...

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STIHL Treetop Walkway - aiming high!

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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