The Majestic English Oak

The Majestic English Oak

Spread throughout Sussex and British hedgerows, parks, and woodlands, a quiet but dominating presence reaches across centuries, seasons, and folklore. The English Oak (Quercus robur) is a timeless image of the countryside and a living emblem of strength and community....
Plum trees: A lasting Roman relic

Plum trees: A lasting Roman relic

If you’ve ever bitten into a juicy plum on a warm summer’s day, you’ve tasted one of the UK’s most delightful homegrown fruits. The plum tree (Prunus domestica) has long been a part of British gardens and orchards, bringing colour, flavour, and biodiversity to our...
Volunteer to help tend trees in all seasons

Volunteer to help tend trees in all seasons

Planting trees is hard work. It’s physically demanding, messy, and can be costly. But that’s just the beginning. Without proper maintenance, care, and monitoring, all that effort and money will go to waste. You may as well dig a hole to plant a tenner (let us know if...
The humble English apple tree

The humble English apple tree

TreeAction UK’s mission is to connect student with nature, teach young people about the natural world and their connection with where their food comes from, and to increase Sussex’s biodiversity. As part of that mission, we want to bring special attention to a...