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.
Woodland creation
Defra’s Trees and Forestry team: looking back at a busy year
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Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, Posted on:
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Careers, Sector insight, 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.
What you need to know before applying for the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund
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.
How we're working to improve the England Woodland Creation Offer application process
Alec Rhodes is the Forestry Commission’s Head of Incentives Development and Compliance. In this blog post he looks at the work being done to improve the England Woodland Creation Offer application process.
Trees on farms: success stories for nature and people
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Eleanor Marks, Posted on:
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Agroforestry, Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation
In this guest blog from LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), read about the farmers incorporating trees into their farms to benefit their businesses, wildlife, community relationships, and climate change resilience.
Right tree, right place, for the right reasons
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Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation
The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) sets out criteria and guidance for the sustainable management of forests and woodlands in the UK. Here are the seven key factors you need to consider.
Boost biodiversity with your woodland design
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Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Discover 11 ways to boost biodiversity through your woodland design.
Why woods are so important for nature
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Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation
Woodlands can inspire us with a sense of going back in time, to a simpler world, where nature was rich and dominant.
Defra’s Trees and Forestry team - taking stock at the half way point of the year
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Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Sector insight, Tree health, Woodland creation, Woodland management
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.
Tigers and hawks in our forests
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Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation, Woodland management
When you look closely, moths are beautiful, diverse and fascinating in their colours, patterns, size and behaviour. There are around 2,500 species of moths in the British Isles. Many of these are fully or partly dependent on trees and woodland.
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