Appreciating woodland ecosystems through winter birdwatching
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, reveals the birds you can expect to see in our woodlands in winter, and how they contribute to a healthy, woodland ecosystem.
8 top tips for successful woodland establishment this winter
Polly Harries, Land Use Advisor in the south west, shares 8 key considerations for successful woodland establishment this winter, and explores practical tips for planning through to planting your new woodland.
A coordinated effort: how we’re tackling the dual threat of deer and grey squirrels
As part of National Tree Week, Anna Brown, Director of Forest Services at the Forestry Commission, and Alan Law, Chief Officer for Strategy and Reform at Natural England, reflect on the work happening across the sector to reduce the impacts of deer and squirrels on England’s woodlands.
Ready, set, plant! For a future filled with trees
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Tree planting, Woodland Ambassadors, Woodland creation
To celebrate tree planting season, Asia Aldridge, Content Lead at the Forestry Commission, shares some inspirational tree planting projects happening up and down the country by our committed Woodland Ambassadors.
Help beat the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle through proactive woodland management
Fred Toft is the Forestry Commission’s Ips typographus Programme Lead within the Plant Health Forestry team. Fred shares insights into the collaborative work happening to help manage this pest, and what you can do to help.
How to protect trees and woodland from mammal damage
Chris Tomlin, a Policy Advisor at the Forestry Commission, welcomes the launch of the Forestry Commission’s new tree protection guidance – designed to help landowners and managers identify mammal damage and protect woodland and agroforestry projects.
From apprentice to forester: a pioneering cohort’s journey
Gareth Biggins, former apprentice and now Forest Officer at the Forest of Marston Vale Community Forest, reflects on his experiences as part of the first ever cohort on the Forestry Commission’s Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship.
New clearer, easier, accessible guidance for the England Woodland Creation Offer
Louise Alexander, Woodland Creation Incentives Team Manager at the Forestry Commission, highlights the significant improvements made to the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) information on GOV.UK – making it quicker, and easier, to understand and follow the EWCO guidance.
Making the most of your timber: unlocking the value of low-quality wood
Chris Watson, Woodland Resilience Advisor at the Forestry Commission, invites Simon James, Chief Executive from Small Woods Association, to discuss key wood products made from lower-quality wood, and how you can make the most of your timber.
Fungi are the foundation for new life and healthy woodland ecosystems
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, explores the extraordinary world of fungi in our forests and woodlands and explains how we can support these vital fungal communities.
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