...process grants and investigate illegal felling. We’re still carrying out critical tree health work, including the management of tree pests and diseases and port inspections that facilitate the import and...
Environmental change is arguably the single most critical factor affecting our trees and woodlands, and of course human society. Changes in our environment, whether caused by humans and/or natural...
...relation to grant applications under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, Woodland Creation and Tree Health Grants; reviewing woodland management plans; ensuring compliance with UK Forestry Standards, scheme rules and procedures; processing...
...and garden landscaping industry so I’ve been around trees a lot in my previous work, but it hasn’t been a massive benefit over the other people who have spent time...
...created in partnership with the Forestry Commission, allows landowners and managers to easily plan where they might integrate trees on their land. It highlights where they could benefit from additional...
...well as the beautiful semi-natural woodland itself. I admit to being a tree-geek and regularly attempt to impart my ‘enthusiasm’ on the family. I realise they are unlikely to directly...
...discovered that when fungi cause parts of a tree to die, it is not always harmful. Heartwood rot can make trees sturdier and better able to withstand winds. Fungi softens...
...of 2022. While many newly planted trees elsewhere died from drought, we didn’t lose any new trees at Culm Davy. A newly planted mixed species woodland plantation The woodland is...
...supplemental actions. This blog outlines the actions available to support woodland management in line with the UK Forestry Standard. Two people inspecting a young tree in a woodland. Crown copyright...
...are vital in the fight against climate change but trees take time to grow and store carbon, which is why we need to plant trees now if we want to...
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