To mark International Day of Forests 2025, John Pawsey reflects on how he introduced agroforestry at Shimpling Park Farm, his family’s organic farm in Suffolk.
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.
Agroforestry Advisor James Ramskir-Gardiner shares tips for getting the most from your Environmental Land Management (ELM) In-Field Agroforestry application.
MacBradan Bones, Nature Recovery Advisor for the Forestry Commission, shares his tips on managing your woodland this winter.
Find out how Shaun Purkiss-McEndoo, Head Forester at Zetland Estates, is transforming Silver Hill into productive woodland.
Join us for this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Resilience Officer Jon Burgess, who shares how silvicultural techniques used at a woodland in Devon has built resilience against the impacts of climate change.
Vicki Howlett, Woodland Creation Incentives Team Manager at the Forestry Commission, shares how the WCPG application process will change later this year.
Agroforestry Development Manager Jim O'Neill explains the benefits of agroforestry and the support and funding available.
Bella Murfin, the Director for the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme in Defra, reflects on the last four years.
Did you know that if you plant a new woodland or restore peatland, you could sell the carbon benefits? When it comes to carbon, UK buyers are leading the way – so the time to get involved is now.
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