Four heatwaves and a prolonged period of drought have made the summer of 2026 a difficult time for Battersea's trees, both old and young.

In May the annual survey of Battersea's young street trees starts; it's time as well to check out London Rivers Week 2026 (23-31 May), and help choose Britain's favourite butterfly.

News about Wandsworth’s just-completed 2023-4 planting programme, its new tree watering regime, a forthcoming survey of street trees—and the idea of setting up a new community tree nursery.