An old oak takes on the role of a churchyard yew.

On Belonging and Landscape.

I’m the aptly named Paul Wood, and if you are interested in trees or London, then my tours are for you. I cover aspects of the city that you may not have come across before by introducing you to remar...

Paul Wood finds ancient yews and other species with stories to tell

A fruity surprise awaits on the Salford side of the Irwell.

Kew Gardens’ Archives and Illustrations teams will host show and tell sessions relating to themes of colonialism and deforestation, historic uses of trees, and the role of trees in cities.

Running for a week in May, the Urban Tree Festival will explore the vital role trees play in cities, highlighting …

When I was working on my PhD, I read a lot about social aesthetics/social practice/relational aesthetics. From what I learned, literary work that involves that kind of practice is relatively rare. …

The Rebel Tree. The Climber’s Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear. In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees – the most charismatic, quirky or downright spectacular – that grow in…

Not far from Leeds’ landmark Town Hall, a tough little tree stands proudly on The Headrow