5 tips for managing your woodland this autumn
5 tips for managing your woodland this autumn
MacBradan Bones is a Nature Recovery Advisor at the Forestry Commission. Here he shares his tips for managing your woodland in autumn.
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.
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, Tree health, Tree planting, 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.
‘Behind the Scenes’ at the Forestry Commission: Managing Ips typographus….. five years on
Ips typographus was first identified in the UK in 2018. Since then multiple teams at the Forestry Commission, Forest Research and Defra have been working together to manage this invasive pest. Here's how.
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.
Introducing the Woodland Ambassador programme
Our new Woodland Ambassador programme has launched. Find out more about what they will be doing.
Trees and Trains
Network Rail own and manage six million trees on their property. Neil Strong, Biodiversity Strategy Manager looks at how available data can identify opportunities to grow trees in land along the railway.
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
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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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Tree health, Woodland management
Woodland Resilience Adviser 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.
Celebrating the King’s Coronation – A new Living Heritage Fund for tree planting
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Daniel Good, Posted on:
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Nature, Tree planting, Urban trees, Woodland creation
The newly opened Coronation Living Heritage Fund will support local tree planting initiatives and small tree nurseries to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III. Find out more about this fund and the benefits it can bring.
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