Spring into action: How to manage your woodlands this season.
MacBradan Bones is a Woodland Officer for the Forestry Commission based in the East and East Midlands Area. Here he shares tips on managing your woodland in spring.
From lumberjack to lumberjill: Why forestry isn't just for men.
Kate Hawley Area Operations Manager for Yorkshire and the North East reflects on her experience of being a women in forestry and the significance of the new exhibition that has opened in Grizedale.
Oak Processionary Moth: ID and action
Find out more about the tree pest Oak Processionary Moth. This visual guide explains how to spot it, and the actions you can take.
Understanding biosecurity
Our recent survey of 2,000 people, led by Forest Research and OnePoll, looks at people's experiences of the countryside and green spaces in England. It explores their understanding of pests and diseases and ways to limit the spread.
Addressing the need for seed: How we’re tackling the demand for quality trees
Seed sourcing is an essential part of tree production and a secure, diverse supply of tree seed is key to creating healthy, resilient woodlands. The Seed Sourcing Grant will be reopening later this spring to support production of tree seeds.
How we're supporting tree and seed suppliers to boost domestic tree production.
Megan Shirley, Incentives Manager at the Forestry Commission, reflects on the first round of the Tree Production Capital Grant.
Why are forests and woodlands so good for our mental health and wellbeing?
Helen Townsend, Principal Adviser for Social Forestry has written a blog talking about her role to encourage and promote the personal and societal benefits of visiting a woodland or forest.
Discover our 'Trees on Farms' podcast mini-series
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Jon Burgess, Posted on:
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Tree Planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Jon Burgess, a Local Partnership Advisor and Woodland Resilience Officer in the South West, provides a quick round up of the 'Trees on Farms' mini-series created with Ben Eagle, and reflects on being a co-host on the Forestry Commission’s first foray into podcasting.
Women in forestry mean business
Jemima Cooper, Head of Policy & Partnerships at the Institute of Chartered Foresters, talks to us about the women in the tree sector, working tirelessly to plan, grow, plant, establish, manage, harvest, process, and research the timber our society needs.
Wood Culture
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Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Categories:
Tree Planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.