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latest news
from and around West Chiltington

Chalara fungus threatens Ash Trees November 04, 2012
The Chalara fungus (Chalara fraxinea) has already wiped out many Ash trees in Europe - ways of spotting it and how to report it are available on the... [MORE]

Diamond Jubilee Trees! Deadline 7th September! August 12, 2012
The Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Here at The Tree Council, we have been planning our own contribution and we are turning... [MORE]

National Tree Week 24th Nov - 2nd Dec August 12, 2012
If you'd like to find out more about National Tree Week please contact your Tree Warden Amanda Apps - you can contact her via this website ... [MORE]

Seed Gathering - 23rd Sept - 23rd Oct August 12, 2012
A great opportunity to get out into your local woodland to collect seeds to germinate into new trees for re-planting in your local area.  For m... [MORE]

Asian Long Horned Beetle - local infestation! April 15, 2012
The first infestation of the Asian Long Horned Beetle in this country was only recently  recorded in Paddock Wood, Kent.  This non-na... [MORE]

Trees, Trees, Trees March 17, 2012
If you're planning to plant trees this year to celebrate the Queens 2012 Diamond Jubilee remember that you can contact your local Tree Warden for ad... [MORE]

The Queen's 2012 Diamond Jubilee March 17, 2012
If you're not able to plant trees in your own garden then please log on to the Woodland Trust website to find out how you can donate a tree to be pl... [MORE]

Tree Care March 17, 2012
Remember if you are planting a tree in 2012 that it will need watering regularly in its first year and also will need to be tended from time to time... [MORE]

Acute Oak Decline July 16, 2011
Acute Oak Decline infects both of Britain's native species of Oak tree - to find out the latest information visit the Forestry Commission website at... [MORE]

Ancient Forests and Woodlands are under threat! February 12, 2011
Government proposals plan to sell off our national forests.  Public consultation runs until the end of April.  If you'd like to know more ... [MORE]

Bubble and Tweet
There's an unusual sound in the woodland at this time of year - but if you listen carefully you'll hear what sounds like a bird 'blowing bubbles'.
 
This is the song of the Nuthatch a sweet little bird with a peachy coloured breast which blends beautifully with its brown colouring. 
 
You may also be lucky enough to see a Nuthatch in your own garden - it's fascinating to see them busy searching for food as they have a tendency to work their way down tree trunks head first.
 
 
There's more information about this unusual sounding bird on our birds page on this website.
 
So the next time you're in Monkmead Wood have a listen out for Bubble as well as Tweet!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monkmead Wood Volunteer Group and West Chiltington Woodlands

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