Trees

A red squirrel feeds in the Trosssachs on September 28, 2018 in Aberfoyle, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Tackling threat of grey squirrels to red squirrel population: Rebecca Pow

Forensic investigators from Northumbria Police examining the felled Sycamore Gap tree (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Two new suspects arrested in Sycamore Gap tree investigation

Work has now started chainsawing the felled tree into sections for its removal (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Beloved Sycamore Gap tree to be cut up and removed from site

The UK’s perfect climbing tree is given the name Mr Silly Arms

Farmers pass fireweed as they take advantage of last year's long hot dry weather to harvest the wheat in fields close to Thixendale in the Yorkshire Wolds. PIC: Tony Johnson

Yorkshire farmers are an easy net zero target for the Government - GP Taylor

A £1million mansion could be yours for £550,000 - but buyers should be aware it comes with a huge catch.

£1m mansion up for grabs for bargain £550k – but there’s a huge catch

Peter Gregory died after the hot air balloon he was travelling in ‘fell from the sky’ over Worcester on Sunday, June 25.

Tributes pour in for pilot who died in hot air balloon horror crash

Yellow ribbons went up on trees earmarked for felling as part of the Queens Gardens revamp last year Picture: David Bean

Campaigners' plea to save park's trees from being felled

King Charles III

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Chelsea Flower Show

Jen Capewell, of Richmond, North Yorkshire, a volunteer knitter for the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond

Three years since lockdown: Looking back at the moment that changed the world

Sir David Attenborough and Queen Elizabeth II was born less than three weeks apart.

Sir David Attenborough plants oak tree in honour of Queen Elizabeth

South Wales Police have named those killed in the crash

Three people killed in Cardiff car crash named by police

Thousands of trees are set to be felled

Thousands of trees to be felled in woodland to stop spread of 'deadly' disease

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023: Do they still exist in the UK and where can I see them?

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day: Where in UK to see the native species

A Generic Photo of apple trees in an orchard. PIC: PA Photo/Thinkstockphotos.

Trees need to be planted based on the resources available - YP Letters

It’s time to take your tree down... according to tradition

When to take down your Christmas Tree to avoid bad luck

'Fruit and nut tree planting is commendable'. PIC: PA Photo/iStock.

Farmers are not the best people to control our biodiversity - YP Letters

2022 brought a year of weather extremes. Pictured, firefighters tackling a wildfire on Winter Hill near Bolton. Image: Danny Lawson, PA Wire.

Weather extremes set to worsen without action warns National Trust

Reese, far right, and his team with some of hundreds of toys they bough from Smyth's Toy Shop

The real-life Santa who spent £15,000 buying presents for children

Dr Andrew Steel with partner Gail

Meet the former Navy aircraft technician from Hull helping to reforest Britain

Best artificial Christmas trees for 2021:

Best artificial Christmas trees 2022, from budget to luxury options
An artificial tree can be a cost effective, ecologically sound alternative to their ‘genuine’ companions. Time to consider buying artificial for Christmas?

Mp’s will be able to put Christmas party food and decorations on expenses

Taxpayers to foot bill for MPs Christmas parties

There is a lot to enjoy this autumn and winter at Dalby Forest

Ad Feature Autumn colours and Christmas trees – Dalby Forest

The World Conker Championship returned this past weekend

What is the World Conker Championships?

8 ways to reuse dead leaves this autumn - including home decor

Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park July 22 to 24, 2022. Photo: CFARUOLO/ FANATIC and TRAMLINES 2021.

Ad Feature Tramlines 2022: Library Stage and Into the Trees family fun line-up announced

A wildfire at Marsden Moor near Holmfirth in March 2022

High to very high risk of wildfires across Yorkshire on Thursday

Morrisons is employing a team of ‘tree advisers’ who will give specialist advice to UK farmers on the best species of trees to plant, where to plant them and how to manage their woodland

Morrisons employs tree advisers to help UK farmers meet planting targets

ON COURSE: Tiger Woods plays a shot during his practice round ahead of Thursday's US Masters at Augusta. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Woods targets yet another incredible Masters comeback

.Forest bathing at Thorp Perrow in Bedale, Pictured Faith Douglas, curator of the Victorian Arboretum at Thorp Perrow. Faith, lives and breathes her work and is a true advocate of the power of trees for both our mental health and well-being

Discovering Forest Bathing in Yorkshire

Yellow ribbons have gone up on trees earmarked for felling as part of the Queens Gardens revamp Picture: David Bean

Hull Council to fell dozens of mature trees as protestors fight to save them

A house sparrow. (Pic credit: Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP via Getty Images)

Top seven trends for gardening in 2022 according to experts
The pandemic has brought out many sides of us, some who have discovered their passion for cooking and others who have explored the joys of gardening - an expert shares her top seven gardening trends this year.

What more can be done to encourage tree-planting?

Every home needs a tree and not just at Christmas – Yorkshire Post Letters

Trees are a vital source of carbon offsetting.

Not suitable for 'every' street or garden: Trees 'in the wrong place' removed

Captain Sir Tom Moore at his home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire.

Captain Tom’s Memorial Woodland unveiled in honour of NHS charity fundraiser

Christmas decorations from Gisela Graham and Lidl, along with Christmas lights

Christmas decorations: Gisela Graham ornaments and Lidl, and lights

There are plenty of Christmas tree farms in Yorkshire where you can pick your own. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

Where to buy a real Christmas tree in Yorkshire?

Plans for the 550 acres includes tree planting which could help boost the numbers of native red squirrels.

Plans to create Northern Forest 'jewel in the crown' at Snaizeholme

Farmers and landowners will be able to 'bid' for funding to make environmental improvements to their land.

New project will help farmers and landowners improve flood risk

Olivia Blake MP. Picture: Scott Merrylees.

Wykeham tree nursery closure goes against climate science - Olivia Blake MP

A pledge to deliver on the Sheffield Street Tree Partnership Strategy has been signed.

'New chapter' for Sheffield street trees as partnership pledge signed

Dorothy Fairburn says many challenges lie ahead for farmers in the next few years.

Farmers sick of being made into scapegoats for climate change: Dorothy Fairburn

Is enough being done to protect trees in the region? One reader suggests not.

Trees need greater protection from local councils like East Riding – Yorkshire P...

The four projects across West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire have seen thousands of trees planted to improve the environment and create new habitats.

Four Yorkshire projects plant more than 32,000 trees and hedges

Captain Sir Tom Moore died at Bedford Hospital on February 2 after testing positive for Covid-19.

Memorial woodland in Yorkshire for Captain Sir Tom Moore one step closer

The woodland in Loxley which is subject to a controversial planning application

Council moves to protect trees at centre of controversial planning application

The family run oil company will be planting trees to offset its carbon footprint

Family oil firm plans to plant thousands of trees to offset its carbon footprint

Dr Atherden has released a book of her 16 favourite woodland walks

The best woodland walks in and around Yorkshire revealed in new book

The ten year plan will see 15,000 acres of woodland habitats created.

New tree planting plan in the Dales will provide "opportunities" for farmers

A striking tree at Ingleborough. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Trees and hedges can reduce emissions – Yorkshire Post Letters

The River Wharfe at Wensleydale, Hawes, in the Yorkshire Dales. Picture: Marisa Cashill.

Why riverside walks in the Yorkshire Dales could look very different from 2025

Here’s how to get a real Christmas tree for just £9 this year

This is how long a real Christmas tree lasts - and how to maintain it

Newly planted trees are no replacement for established woodlands

Friends of the Dales on why thought must go into where every tree is planted

Waves Crookes

The Yorkshire firm harvesting and selling seaweed to the nation

Grouse shooting and the management of Yorkshire's moors continues to divide opinion.

Land tax regime could be best way to manage moorlands

A new approach to tree-felling in Sheffield has previously threatened trees being saved from the axe. Picture: Dean Atkins.

New Sheffield street tree strategy bids to prevent repeat of bitter felling saga

Are plastic tree guards hampering environmental efforts?

Why plastic tree guards are hampering efforts to tackle climate change - Yorkshi...

Emily Watson and Laura Barr from the North York Moors National Park

Volunteer tree planters needed to help restore the River Rye as part of an 'ambi...

A wolf is pictured at its enclosure at a wildpark in Eekholt near Itzehoe, northern Germany, on January 16, 2019. Picture: CARSTEN REHDER/DPA/AFP

How reintroducing wolves to Yorkshire countryside can help tourism: GP Taylor