Why is landscape design so important to woodland creation?
With the publication of landscape & woodland design guidelines this month, Robin Gray celebrates the work of the landscape & woodland design advisors in the Forestry Commission.
Woodland creation
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.
Forestry Apprenticeship: becoming a 'tree family'
Gareth is one of 15 people who joined us in September 2022 as a Development Woodland Officer studying the Forestry Apprenticeship. Here he reflects on his first nine months with the Forestry Commission.
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.
Discover our 'Trees on Farms' podcast mini-series
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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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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.
Grow your income using every part of a tree
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Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Explore how trees can help you diversify your business and save you money.
How trees can stack up to help your farm business diversify
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
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 …
How Morrisons are supporting farmers to plant trees
We caught up with Sophie Throup, Head of Sustainability and Agriculture at Morrisons, to find out more about their Tree Advisor initiative.
Defra’s Trees and Forestry team – looking back at a busy year
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Tree planting, Woodland creation
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.
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