Climate change and resilience

Tree Production Innovation Fund: 2022 successful applicants

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Close up of germinating seeds

Megan Shirley is the Forestry Commission's Forest Nurseries & Innovation Grants, Incentives Manager. Here she talks about the successful applicants from the 2022 Tree Production Innovation Funds. To reach our net-zero tree planting commitments, it’s vital that there are a …

Defra’s Trees and Forestry team - taking stock at the half way point of the year

Ancient Blue Bell Woodland

Now in its 2nd year, Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, job share Directors, reflect on the last 6 months of the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programmein Defra.

How new funding will help to support England’s tree seed production

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dried lime seeds

Seed sourcing is an essential part of tree production and a secure, diverse supply of tree seed is key to creating healthy, resilient woodlands. Find out how we're supporting the sector with a new grant.

New staffing support for Local Authorities creating woodland to tackle climate change

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newly planted trees i tree tubes in a field with larger trees

Find out about the new Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund. For upper-tier local authorities it provides revenue support for new staff needed to accelerate plans for tree and woodland planting.

Right tree, right place, to support water and wildlife

Young trees on fellside blown over by winds

Michael Rogers is Head of Conservation at Eden Rivers Trust. In this guest blog, Michael looks at how trees can benefit our watercourses, and shares experiences from the Croglin Valley in Cumbria to show the importance of planting the right tree in the right place.