Trees are battling the climate crisis, pests and diseases. Richard Cobb, Local Partnership Advisor for the South East and London, shares what we can learn from recent research in London.
Sir William Worsley is Chair of the Forestry Commission. In this blog he looks at why we are calling on the public to Grow a Tree in 2023.
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.
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.
Now in its 2nd year, Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, job share Directors, reflect on the last 6 months of the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programmein Defra.
Seed sourcing is an essential part of tree production and a secure, diverse supply of tree seed is key to creating healthy, resilient woodlands. Find out how we're supporting the sector with a new grant.
2022 ready to see urban and non-woodland treescapes turn a new leaf, with the re-launch of two major tree planting grants from the Forestry Commission and Defra.
Sir William Worsley, Chair of the Forestry Commission, reflects on the new England Trees Action Plan.
Find out who the winners of the 11th annual London Tree and Woodland Awards are.
Jim C Smith, our National Urban Forestry Advisor, has worked in forestry for most of his life and much of that has been within urban forestry. He talks about his career and gives his view on why urban forestry is so important to all of us.
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