Forests and the economy: supporting jobs, livelihoods and wellbeing
Naomi Mervin, Head of Economics, Evidence and Analysis at the Forestry Commission, shares how forests contribute to the UK economy, from jobs to our mental health and wellbeing.
Economy
Unearthing the leisure and tourism potential of our woodlands
Nik Evans, Economist at the Forestry Commission, shares the significant contributions woodland leisure and tourism make to the UK economy.
To plant, or not to plant, that is the tree question
Paul Brannen is the Director of Public Affairs at the Confederation of Timber Industries and author of Timber! How wood can help save the world from climate breakdown (Agenda Publishing 2024). Here he explains the need for home-grown softwood and hardwood timber for an expanding bioeconomy.
Three reasons why England needs more conifer planting
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Ian Tubby, Posted on:
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Categories:
Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Economy, Timber, Woodland creation
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.
Celebrating the timber in our lives
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.
Wood Culture
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Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Categories:
Agroforestry, Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Economy, Nature, Timber, Urban trees, Woodland creation, Woodland management
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