...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...
...plant growth One great spotted woodpecker perched on a tree trunk and another peeking out of a nest in the tree Clues to woodland health Wood ants require diverse woodland...
...Act 1981 to protect the ecosystem from disturbance. As well as garlic, the wood contains a wide range of native tree and plant species. Impressively tall mature ash trees rise...
...your existing edge resource – what’s already in the site treescape - at the appraisal stage. This might include open canopy in-field trees, shaws, hedgerows and scrub, and areas of...
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