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.
Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen are job share Directors for the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme in Defra. Here they look back at the last 6 months of the delivering the Government’s commitment to treble tree planting in England …
From 1 July 2023 the Biosecure Procurement Requirement has extended to three additonal funds. Here we look at why that's important.
The 2022/23 government tree planting statistics have been published. Here we look at some of the notable figures.
Seed sourcing is an essential part of tree production and a secure, diverse supply of tree seed is key to creating healthy, resilient woodlands. The Seed Sourcing Grant will be reopening later this spring to support production of tree seeds.
Megan Shirley, Incentives Manager at the Forestry Commission, reflects on the first round of the Tree Production Capital Grant.
Jon Burgess, a Local Partnership Advisor and Woodland Resilience Officer in the South West, provides a quick round up of the 'Trees on Farms' mini-series created with Ben Eagle, and reflects on being a co-host on the Forestry Commission’s first foray into podcasting.
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.
Explore how trees can help you diversify your business and save you money.
Peter Knox is a Business Development Advisor with the Forestry Commission. A key aim of his work is helping farmers become more resilient through incorporating trees into their farm businesses. Based in the Penrith Office, Peter oversees an exciting area for …
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