The benefits of mosses, liverworts and lichen
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, reveals the surprising ways that mosses, liverworts and lichen contribute to woodlands.
Nature and biodiversity
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.
Why woodland management is key to nature recovery
Kate Tobin, our Nature Recovery Policy Advisor, talks about the importance of managing our woodlands to support nature recovery and increase wider benefits.
Exploring ways of investing in nature
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Emma Stewart, Posted on:
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Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity
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.
Why woodland management matters
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Chris Watson, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Timber, Tree health, Woodland management
Woodland Resilience Advisor Chris explores the different threats facing our woodlands, and how woodland management can help mitigate these threats and increase the future health and resilience of our woodlands.
Taking action for nature recovery and a more wooded landscape
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Mark Stevenson and Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation, Woodland management
At the end of June, government announced new funding for local authorities developing Local Nature Recovery Strategies. Here we look at how we are supporting them and what they mean for trees and woodlands.
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