An introduction to green finance for farmers and landowners
Harry Joyce, Economist at the Forestry Commission, explains what green finance is and how it benefits landowners and the environment.
Woodland creation
Do one thing for forests
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Forestry Commission, Posted on:
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Agroforestry, Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Timber, Tree and seed production, Urban trees, Woodland creation, Woodland management
For Forestry Stewardship Council’s Forest Week, this blog brings together 6 organisations working across UK forestry, each sharing one practical thing they are doing for forests, from certification and agroforestry to urban treescapes, climate adaptation and timber use.
From bare field to thriving woodland: the next chapter at Breach Park Farm
Sarah Dixon, Forestry Commission Woodland Ambassador and landowner of Breach Park Farm in Oxfordshire, shares her woodland creation journey and her plans to open the woodland to enrich her local community.
Forests for water: applying the UK Forestry Standard in practice
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Chris Waterfield, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Water, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Chris Waterfield, Carbon and Water Woodland Advisor, explains how you can apply UK Forestry Standards to create and manage woodlands to improve flood alleviation, water quality and aquatic habitats.
Beyond the trees: how to make your woodland a wildlife haven
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Neil Riddle, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Neil Riddle, Head of Natural Environment at the Forestry Commission, explains how small, smart choices can turn your woodland into a wildlife hotspot while still producing timber and supporting long‑term resilience.
Yeomadon Farm: a growing success from livestock to trees
Jo Garlick, Regional Promotion and Engagement Manager at the Forestry Commission, shares how Woodland Ambassadors Rob and Catherine Moore successfully diversified their farm business through woodland creation at Yeomadon Farm.
From acorns to ambition: six years of the Nature for Climate Fund and what comes next
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Richard Chapman, Posted on:
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Agroforestry, Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Economy and growth, Nature and biodiversity, People and access, Sector insight, Timber, Woodland creation
Richard Chapman, Programme Director of the Defra Trees Programme, reflects on the Nature for Climate Fund and shares what the future holds for the sector.
Future-proofing our woodlands and forests against climate change
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David White, Posted on:
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Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Woodland creation, Woodland management
David White, Woodland and Climate Change Adaptation Advisor at the Forestry Commission, shares key guidance from the UK Forestry Standard to help you improve woodland resilience against climate change.
The lifecycle of catkins
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Emily Robinson, Posted on:
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Nature and biodiversity, Soil, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, explains how there is more to catkins than meets the eye when it comes to tree reproduction and the ecological value they provide to our woodlands.
8 top tips for successful woodland establishment this winter
Polly Harries, Land Use Advisor in the south west, shares 8 key considerations for successful woodland establishment this winter, and explores practical tips for planning through to planting your new woodland.
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