Many epiphytes are specialists. They need specific microclimates, high humidity, and stable forest ecosystems to survive.

How many species of oak tree are there? What mythology is tied to oaks? What threats do they face? Join Kew expert and Tree Gang member Tom Fry as he explores the science and stories of the oak tree ...

Launched in 2011, the Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) initiative aims to safeguard the future and the peace message of these ...

Meet Jack Harrison, Wakehurst's Prairie Lead, and the brains behind the management and maintenance of the Prairie. He works ...

All summer long, Kew members and their guests can visit the Gardens from 8am. Escape the crowds and be the first to enjoy the ...

Ash dieback is a disease caused by a fungus called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, an invasive species which has spread across Europe in the past 30 years. The fungus grows into the trees’ vascular systems ...

To enter, entrants need to fill in the Facebook form with their name and email address. Only one entry is permitted per person. Failure to meet the eligibility requirements may result in forfeiture of ...

Kew's scientists and international partners share their 10 favourite species named as new to science in the past 12 months. It's been another busy year here at Kew, with our scientists and their ...

For example, the common oak is found not only in Britain, but across Europe, reaching as far as the Eurasian steppe in West Russia and Kazakhstan. These oaks have a natural resilience to the stresses ...

The makings of a meadow Today, a meadow is often used to describe any largely unmanaged natural area with a proliferation of grasses and flowers. More traditionally though, it refers to a field that ...

Kew’s State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2023 has arrived, shedding light on our current understanding of plants and fungi, and what we need to find out in order to protect them. Kew’s fifth State ...