Mark Broadmeadow, Head of Climate Change at the Forestry Commission, shares his thoughts on whether woodland creation should always avoid the best and most versatile agricultural land.
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, shares some woodland ground flora that can be found at this time of year and what they reveal about the woodland environment. As spring continues to unfurl, rays of sunlight filter through …
Ten years have passed since ash dieback was first detected in the Peak District Dales Special Area of Conservation. In this guest blog, Katie Brownbill introduces the LIFE in the Ravines project, which is leading the area’s woodland restoration efforts.
Richard Hellier, Landscape and Woodland Design Advisor at the Forestry Commission, explores why edge design matters and how our new guidance can transform your woodland.
For this month’s ‘Into the woods’ blog, Plant Health Forestry Administrative Officer Kev Tuffley reveals the special features of a beautiful, little-visited woodland in the Forest of Dean.
Nature Recovery Advisor MacBradan Bones shares his tips on managing your woodland in spring.
Ian Tubby, Head of Policy and Advice at the Forestry Commission, discusses three key reasons why planting more conifer can have a positive impact on the environment, timber security, and the economy.
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at Forestry Commission, shares how wood ants act as a keystone species in promoting a healthy woodland ecosystem.
Chris Watson is the Forestry Commission's Woodland Resilience Advisor. Here he outlines the principles and wider environmental, economic and social benefits of sustainable forest management and timber harvesting through the UK Forestry Standard.
To mark International Day of Forests 2025, John Pawsey reflects on how he introduced agroforestry at Shimpling Park Farm, his family’s organic farm in Suffolk.
Dr Anna Brown, Director of Forest Services at the Forestry Commission, explores the ways that timber shapes our daily lives. This blog celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability and innovation behind one of nature’s most remarkable resources.
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