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.
Nature
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
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
Posted by:
Chris Watson, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Nature, 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
Posted by:
Mark Stevenson and Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
Nature, 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.
Wood Culture
Posted by:
Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Categories:
Agroforestry, Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Economy, Nature, Timber, Urban trees, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.
Trees on farms: success stories for nature and people
Posted by:
Eleanor Marks, Posted on:
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Categories:
Agroforestry, Climate change and resilience, Nature, Woodland creation
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, Woodland creation
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.
Boost biodiversity with your woodland design
Discover 11 ways to boost biodiversity through your woodland design.
Why woods are so important for nature
Posted by:
Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Climate change and resilience, Nature, Woodland creation
Woodlands can inspire us with a sense of going back in time, to a simpler world, where nature was rich and dominant.
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