Rhiannon Leyden-Preece

Polict Delivery Officer for Defra

Improving biosecurity in tree planting

Rhiannon Leyden-Preece, 3 July 2023 - Biosecurity, Tree Planting, Woodland creation

From 1 July 2023 the Biosecure Procurement Requirement has extended to three additonal funds. Here we look at why that's important.

What you need to know before applying for the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund

Rhiannon Leyden-Preece, 28 November 2022 - Tree Planting, Urban trees

Due to launch again in early 2023, both the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF) are key components of the Government’s £750m Nature for Climate Fund.

Tree-mendous news - Local Authority Treescapes Fund and Urban Tree Challenge Fund to launch again!

Rhiannon Leyden-Preece, 27 January 2022 - Urban trees, Woodland creation

2022 ready to see urban and non-woodland treescapes turn a new leaf, with the re-launch of two major tree planting grants from the Forestry Commission and Defra.

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