Forestry Apprenticeship: Your questions answered
During National Apprenticeship Week (6 to 12 February), we held a live #AskAnApprentice Twitter Q&A to give you the opportunity to ask our panel of experts about our Forestry Apprenticeship.
Woodland management
How trees can stack up to help your farm business diversify
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Peter Knox, Posted on:
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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 …
Apply now for the Forestry Apprenticeship 2023
Applications have opened for joining our Forestry Apprenticeship this September. Programme Manager Gareth offers advice for anyone considering applying and looks at how the current apprentices are getting on.
Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds: 2022 successful applicants
Jack Clough is the Forestry Commission Grant Manager. Here he talks about the successful applicants from the 2022 Woods Into Management Forestry Innovation Funds. In the UK, it is often thought that woodlands should be left alone. However, much …
Trees on farms: success stories for nature and people
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Eleanor Marks, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
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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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
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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Categories:
Nature, Tree planting, 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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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Woodlands can inspire us with a sense of going back in time, to a simpler world, where nature was rich and dominant.
Reducing the impact of deer on the natural environment - consultation opens
Wild deer, especially native species, are an important and valued part of our natural heritage, but current levels pose risks to our woodlands. Find out more about the impacts of deer and the deer management strategy being developed.
Tigers and hawks in our forests
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Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Nature, Tree planting, 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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