Into the woods: growing up with the trees
Into the woods: growing up with the trees
Join us for this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Faye Dawson, who shares her experiences of growing up with a family-owned woodland near Bath.
Taking action for nature recovery and a more wooded landscape
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Kate Tobin and Mark Stevenson, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
At the end of June, government announced new funding for local authorities developing Local Nature Recovery Strategies. Here we look at how we are supporting them and what they mean for trees and woodlands.
It's time to give your woodland some summer loving.
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 summer.
Showcasing the work of Defra’s Trees and Forestry Team, the Forestry Commission and our Delivery Partners
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Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation
Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen are job share Directors for the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme in Defra. Here they look back at the last 6 months of the delivering the Government’s commitment to treble tree planting in England …
Improving biosecurity in tree planting
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Rhiannon Leyden-Preece, Posted on:
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Biosecurity, Tree planting, Woodland creation
From 1 July 2023 the Biosecure Procurement Requirement has extended to three additonal funds. Here we look at why that's important.
Why is landscape design so important to woodland creation?
With the publication of landscape & woodland design guidelines this month, Robin Gray celebrates the work of the landscape & woodland design advisors in the Forestry Commission.
England Tree Planting Increases for 2022/23
The 2022/23 government tree planting statistics have been published. Here we look at some of the notable figures.
Forestry Apprenticeship: becoming a 'tree family'
Gareth is one of 15 people who joined us in September 2022 as a Development Woodland Officer studying the Forestry Apprenticeship. Here he reflects on his first nine months with the Forestry Commission.
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.
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