Responding to a call from the Charity to Parish Councils in Kent for suggestions for sites to plant / replant, Lynsted and Kingsdown parish council requested replacement trees for planting on Lynsted Green. We agreed the following trees would be ideal: 1 Sorbus aucuparia 2 Malus Prairie Fire On a...
A review of current practices and challenges A group of over 20 attended our presentation given by Jamie Cunningham, Field Manager for the South East of England. Jamie opened his talk by explaining the work of the Forestry Commission at the highest level; to Protect, Improve and Expand the forestry...
Cedar, Cypress and Cherry: A look at Trees and Forestry in Japan Dear KFOTT Member, We are delighted to announce details of our second winter presentation this season, presented by Peter Blandon and invite our members and guests to join this event. Talk Commences at 2.30pm ...
Dear KFOTT Members Trees and Shrubs Online I am sure that many will be aware of the very important online resource , Trees and Shrubs Online, that allows any viewer to gather very clear and detailed information on many tree species across the world. www.treesandshrubsonline.org You may...
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Michael Warren, whom many will know was responsible for the Sandling Park gardens for many years, has captured and shared these photos of the beautiful Autumn colour on the trees in the Sandling Park gardens this year. Enjoy! ...
This year, Kent Friends of the Trees introduced a new annual competition – “Tree of the Year.” Parish councils were invited to nominate a tree in their village for consideration by the Judging Panel. The theme for the 2025 competition was “A tree with a story.” A total of 11...
On a bright morning we gathered around Owen Johnson, guide for our visit, to start our visit to the gardens at Wakehurst Place. Owen led us past the Seedbank complex into Bethlehem Wood and from there through Coates Woodand, returning in time for lunchtime refreshment at the Stables Café. Owen...
We are pleased to announce the dates for our Winter Season presentations, invitations and further details will be sent nearer the time, we hope you can join us. Date Time Presenter Theme Location Tuesday 24 February 2026 2.30pm Jamie Cunningham Forestry in the South East – a review of...
Dear KFOTT Member, I am delighted to announce the arrangements for this year’s Annual Lunch. I hope you can join us at the new venue we have selected: The Wishful Thinker. The Venue require a £20 pp deposit which is non-refundable in order to secure the booking, so please book...
