Head of Policy and Advice, Forestry Commission
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.
The 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard came into full effect on 1 October 2024. Find out what this means for woodland managers.
Ian Tubby, Head of Policy and Advice at the Forestry Commission, and Adrian Jowitt, Principal Adviser Woodland Policy at Natural England reflect on the recent CEO visit at Cranborne Estate, where Marian Spain and Richard Stanford discussed our shared vision for woodland creation.
Ian Tubby, Head of Policy and Advice, introduces the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard, highlighting some of the changes, and outlining the next steps for transitioning to the new UK Forestry Standard.
Wild deer, especially native species, are an important and valued part of our natural heritage, but current levels pose risks to our woodlands. Find out more about the impacts of deer and the deer management strategy being developed.
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