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Addressing the need for seed: How we’re tackling the demand for quality trees

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close up of Alder seed on the tree

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.

Discover our 'Trees on Farms' podcast mini-series

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Ben Eagle and Jon Burgess

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.

How trees can stack up to help your farm business diversify

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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 …

Defra’s Trees and Forestry team – looking back at a busy year

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Young trees with wooden stakes around them

Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, job share Directors for the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme in Defra, reflect on the last 6 months delivering the Government’s commitment to treble tree planting in England by the end of 2025.

What you need to know before applying for the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund

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A person holding a large leaf in front of their face wearing gloves and a woolly hat

Due to launch again in early 2023, both the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF) are key components of the Government’s £750m Nature for Climate Fund.