Into the Woods: Spring Bluebells
Introducing "Into the woods" our new blog series where staff members share their adventures in England's woodlands. Join us this month to look at spring bluebells at Marbury Country Park.
Responding to ash dieback: assessing your risk and what you can do
Find out how to respond to the risks of ash dieback effectively and the support available.
Tackling plastics in woodland creation
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Katie Goldsbrough, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Tree planting, Woodland creation
This Earth Day (22 April), Woodland Officer Katie explains some of the partnership work the Forestry Commission is involved in to help reduce the use of plastic associated with tree planting and creating woodlands.
Trees and biodiversity net gain on small sites
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Amanda Newsome and Jim C Smith, Posted on:
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Woodland creation, Woodland management
Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor and Jim Smith, Urban Forestry Advisor at the Forestry Commission explore how integrating trees into new developments can contribute towards delivering biodiversity net gain.
Working together to meet government targets for tree planting in England
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Ian Tubby and Adrian Jowitt, Posted on:
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Woodland creation, Woodland management
Ian Tubby, Head of Policy and Advice at the Forestry Commission, and Adrian Jowitt, Principal Adviser Woodland Policy at Natural England reflect on the recent CEO visit at Cranborne Estate, where Marian Spain and Richard Stanford discussed our shared vision for woodland creation.
Fast-tracking woodland creation in low sensitivity areas
Our Principal Advisor for woodland regulations looks at what version 4 of the England Woodland Creation Low Sensitivity Map, and starting to fast-track woodland creation applications in low sensitivity areas, means for tree planting.
5 tips for managing your woodland this spring
Nature Recovery Advisor MacBradan Bones shares his tips on managing your woodland in spring.
Careers in Forestry: Mark's story
This National Careers Week, Mark West from the Green Task Force looks back at his career so far, and how he made the change from 12 years in uniformed service to working in forestry and conservation.
The first phase of the Forestry Commission’s new approach to consultation is live
Back in September 2023 we announced our new approach to how we consult or seek advice and information on forestry proposals. This published statement set out how the Forestry Commission, on behalf of the Forestry Commissioners, will undertake consultation when …
Biodiversity net gain – what can we expect for trees and woodlands?
Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain advisor at the Forestry Commission, talks about the introduction of this ambitious new government policy and some of the benefits it can bring for England’s trees and woodlands.
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