Trees and Trains
Network Rail own and manage six million trees on their property. Neil Strong, Biodiversity Strategy Manager looks at how available data can identify opportunities to grow trees in land along the railway.
Tree planting
Celebrating the King’s Coronation – A new Living Heritage Fund for tree planting
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Daniel Good, Posted on:
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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.
Taking action for nature recovery and a more wooded landscape
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Kate Tobin and Mark Stevenson, Posted on:
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Tree planting, 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.
Showcasing the work of Defra’s Trees and Forestry Team, the Forestry Commission and our Delivery Partners
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Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation
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 …
Improving biosecurity in tree planting
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Rhiannon Leyden-Preece, Posted on:
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Biosecurity, Tree planting, Woodland creation
From 1 July 2023 the Biosecure Procurement Requirement has extended to three additonal funds. Here we look at why that's important.
England Tree Planting Increases for 2022/23
The 2022/23 government tree planting statistics have been published. Here we look at some of the notable figures.
Addressing the need for seed: How we’re tackling the demand for quality trees
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.
How we're supporting tree and seed suppliers to boost domestic tree production.
Megan Shirley, Incentives Manager at the Forestry Commission, reflects on the first round of the Tree Production Capital Grant.
Discover our 'Trees on Farms' podcast mini-series
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Jon Burgess, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
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.
Wood Culture
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Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Categories:
Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.
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