By Dave Green
Two significant trees in Exeter city centre are set to be felled due to safety concerns: a declining Redwood outside the Civic Centre and a young Coast Redwood in Longbrook Street that’s threatening nearby structures. The council plans to retain parts of the sequoia for benches and carved memorials, whilst ensuring replacement trees are planted […]
By Dave Green
Charles Bello, an 87-year-old architect and conservationist, has lived off-grid for over 50 years on his 400-acre property in Northern California’s redwood forest. Since purchasing the logged land with his late wife Vanna Rae in 1968, he has transformed it into a sustainable sanctuary, building unique structures including the iconic Glass House, establishing a Christmas […]
By Dave Green
David Milarch, a Michigan arborist, is leading an extraordinary mission to preserve California’s ancient redwoods through cloning. Through his non-profit organisation, The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, Milarch and his team collect genetic material from old-growth redwood stumps and living trees, successfully creating clones in their Michigan laboratory.
By Dave Green
Last weekend, RHS Garden Bridgewater played host to an exciting plant fair where visitors had the opportunity to see specimens from our notable Metasequoia pipeline collection. These remarkable dawn redwood trees, showcasing the diversity and significance of this ancient species, drew considerable interest from plant enthusiasts and garden visitors alike. The display highlighted our ongoing […]
By Dave Green
Save the Redwoods League is purchasing a 1,517-acre redwood forest in Sonoma County for $24 million, creating a continuous 7-mile chain of protected redwood parks from mountains to ocean. The property, located near Guerneville and the Russian River, includes 20 miles of trails, meadows, and streams with ocean views. The land will be added to […]
By Dave Green
A significant environmental and historical loss occurred in Athy’s People’s Park when a 150-year-old coastal redwood tree, valued at €63,000, was illegally cut down during the early hours of January 27, 2025. The tree, planted in the 1860s during the park’s opening, was a rare and valuable specimen that had stood as a living testament […]
By Dave Green
A remarkable 127-year-old Redwood tree has been discovered in Ashley Gorge near Oxford, North Canterbury. The tree is unique because its trunk split into two “leaders” early in its life, likely due to snow or strong winds, and has grown to over 40 metres high with a base diameter of more than 2 metres.
By Dave Green
A 10-foot wizard sculpture has been created from a diseased 80-foot Redwood tree in Alderley Edge. Chainsaw wood sculptor Andy Burgess carved the piece for a private garden, incorporating various woodland creatures into the design. The sculpture was inspired by the local legend of the Wizard of Alderley Edge, which tells the story of a […]
By Dave Green
The debate around native versus non-native plants extends far beyond forestry into our gardens, parks, urban spaces, and wider landscapes. While some advocate for a natives-only approach, the reality is that a diverse plant palette, including remarkable species like redwoods, offers tremendous benefits for our environment, wildlife, and communities.
By Dave Green
At the National Trust’s Cragside property in Northumberland, architect and television presenter George Clarke switched on the lights of the UK’s tallest living Christmas tree, a magnificent 42-metre Giant Redwood adorned with over 2,000 lights. The festive event featured a unique ‘Spirits of the Forest’ theme, which reimagines the carefully cultivated landscape as a wild, […]
