Ash dieback, resilience and a new role in the Forestry Commission
Woodland Resilience Officer Rob Coventry on his role in the Forestry Commission and how it's necessary to deal with the threats of Ash Dieback.
How the Forestry Commission is working with the sector through coronavirus
As we work through the coronavirus pandemic Sir William Worsley, the Chair of the Forestry Commission, looks at the steps we are taking to support the sector.
Protecting at the borders to stop the spread of tree pests and diseases
Find out how we at the Forestry Commission, work with businesses and industry to reduce the threat to our trees, woods and forests from imported material.
Give trees a helping hand
2020 marks the International Year of Plant Health. Over the next few months we will be showcasing the work of our Tree Health team, find out why in this blog post.
Give Trees A Helping Hand - Infographic
Forestry Commission is on a mission to protect trees, woods and forests from the threat of pests and diseases. This infographic summarises the key facts around our trees and keeping them healthy and how you can help.
Forestry is about people – departing the Forestry Commission
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Climate change and resilience, Tree health, Woodland creation, Woodland management
As Sir Harry Studholme’s time as Chair of the Forestry Commission draws to a close, he looks at the action that the Forestry Commission and people across the sector must take to protect, improve and expand England’s forests.
Climate crisis and the nation's forests
Mike Seddon, Chief Executive of Forestry England, looks at what they are doing with the nation's forests to help tackle the climate crisis.
The Woodland Carbon Guarantee has now launched
The Woodland Carbon Guarantee offers the option to sell Woodland Carbon Units to government at a guaranteed price. Ian Gambles, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, explains why land managers should apply now.
Trees for zero?
Ian Gambles, Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, discusses new ways of thinking about sustainable land use - and why the benefits of forests are wider, and even longer term, than reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Cracking down on illegal felling
Ian Gambles, Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, looks at how the new Environment Bill will help the Forestry Commission combat illegal felling, close loopholes and protect our precious street trees.
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