Developing the means to manage woodlands
Rosanna Curtis, Project Manager for the Northwoods Innovation Programme, talks about how they are supporting innovation to help woodland owners to actively manage their woodlands.
Woodland management
Thriving for the Future: seizing the moment for trees, woods and forests
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Richard Stanford, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Woodland creation, Woodland management
We've published our new corporate strategy setting out how we will deliver, for the environment, for the economy and for society, Richard Stanford, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, explains more.
The UK Forestry Standard Review
Ian Tubby, Head of Policy and Advice, introduces the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard, highlighting some of the changes, and outlining the next steps for transitioning to the new UK Forestry Standard.
Woodland management techniques
This visual guide explores ways to manage your woodland to make it healthy and resilient to the impacts of climate change, pests, and diseases.
The Forestry Commission’s new approach to consultation on forestry applications
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Katy Moseley, Posted on:
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Sector insight, Woodland creation, Woodland management
We asked the Secretary of State for Defra to withdraw the 1984 Ministerial Direction on consultation of forestry applications and associated Ministerial Statements. Here we explain what that means.
Why woodland management matters
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Chris Watson, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Timber, Tree health, Woodland management
Woodland Resilience Advisor Chris explores the different threats facing our woodlands, and how woodland management can help mitigate these threats and increase the future health and resilience of our woodlands.
Taking action for nature recovery and a more wooded landscape
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Mark Stevenson and Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation, Woodland management
At the end of June, government announced new funding for local authorities developing Local Nature Recovery Strategies. Here we look at how we are supporting them and what they mean for trees and woodlands.
Wood Culture
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Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Agroforestry, Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Economy and growth, Nature and biodiversity, Timber, Urban trees, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.
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 of …
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.
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