The benefits of mosses, liverworts and lichen
Find out how these often-overlooked plants play their part in woodland ecosystems.
Nature
Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common
For UK Fungus Day 2024, this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Emily Robinson delves into the world of fungi and urban woodland ecology at Streatham Common.
Into the woods: connecting with nature
Join us for this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Tristan Haynes, who shares how a woodland adventure helped him and his family.
Into the woods: from quarry to nature reserve
Join us for this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Rebecca Clayton, who explores the transformation of Clints Quarry Nature Reserve.
The importance of woodland and trees to UK bats
Sonia Reveley, Woodland Specialist at Bat Conservation Trust, explains more about UK bats, the challenges they face, and how woodland owners and managers can help.
Into the Woods: Spring Bluebells
Introducing "Into the woods" our new blog series where staff members share their adventures in England's woodlands. Join us this month to look at spring bluebells at Marbury Country Park.
Exploring ways of investing in nature
Find out more about the Nature Returns Programme, exploring approaches to creating and restoring natural habitats to tackle the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Celebrating the King’s Coronation – A new Living Heritage Fund for tree planting
Posted by:
Daniel Good, Posted on:
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Categories:
Nature, Tree planting, Urban trees, Woodland creation
The newly opened Coronation Living Heritage Fund will support local tree planting initiatives and small tree nurseries to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III. Find out more about this fund and the benefits it can bring.
Trees on farms: success stories for nature and people
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Eleanor Marks, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
In this guest blog from LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), read about the farmers incorporating trees into their farms to benefit their businesses, wildlife, community relationships, and climate change resilience.
Right tree, right place, for the right reasons
Posted by:
Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) sets out criteria and guidance for the sustainable management of forests and woodlands in the UK. Here are the seven key factors you need to consider.
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