Addressing the possible shortfall of oak for the 2022/23 planting season
As we face the possibility of an insufficient supply of Oak for planting, find out how considering a more diverse mix of tree species can bring value to woodlands.
Tree planting
New trees and peat guidance: helping to inform where to establish trees, and where to restore peat
Posted by:
Neil Riddle, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Tree planting, Woodland creation
Neil Riddle is Forestry Commission's Head of Natural Environment. Here, he discusses our work with Natural England on the new trees and peat guidance.
Trees – A natural way to help our waterways
Alexandra Jenks, Forestry Commission Woodland Officer for South East and London, shares how planting trees and creating woodland can help our waterways.
New staffing support for Local Authorities creating woodland to tackle climate change
Find out about the new Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund. For upper-tier local authorities it provides revenue support for new staff needed to accelerate plans for tree and woodland planting.
How beavers and trees can support our waterways
Matt Holden is the Devon Beaver Project Lead for Devon Wildlife Trust. In this guest blog he introduces the work of Devon Wildlife Trust on beaver reintroduction in Devon.
Right tree, right place, to support water and wildlife
Michael Rogers is Head of Conservation at Eden Rivers Trust. In this guest blog, Michael looks at how trees can benefit our watercourses, and shares experiences from the Croglin Valley in Cumbria to show the importance of planting the right tree in the right place.
Introducing the new Tree Production Capital Grant
Jack Clough, Grant Manager at the Forestry Commission introduces the new Tree Production Capital Grant.
Better biosecurity for nurseries and our future woodlands
Read about the new Biosecure Procurement Requirement for tree suppliers that will help to strengthen UK biosecurity.
Why plant trees?
Find out everything planting trees can do for the planet, our health and the economy in this infographic.
Tree Production Innovation Fund - Third spotlight on successful applicants
The Tree Production Innovation Fund aims to support innovative projects to increase and diversify domestic tree production. In our third blog post on the successful projects recieving funding, find out about three more.
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