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A year of growth: tree planting rates hit their highest level in over 20 years

A year of growth: tree planting rates hit their highest level in over 20 years

Richard Chapman, Deputy Director of Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme, highlights the latest annual statistics, what has been achieved over the past year and what is to come. Yesterday, the Forestry Commission published their latest set of Provisional …

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Using the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard in England

Posted by: Ian Tubby and Joe Watts, Posted on: 7 October 2024 - Categories: Woodland creation, Woodland management

The 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard came into full effect on 1 October 2024. Find out what this means for woodland managers.

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Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common

Posted by: Emily Robinson, Posted on: 3 October 2024 - Categories: Into the woods series, Nature

For UK Fungus Day 2024, this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Emily Robinson delves into the world of fungi and urban woodland ecology at Streatham Common.

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Forestry facing the future: a 50-year horizon scan

Posted by: Eleanor Tew, Posted on: 27 September 2024 - Categories: Biosecurity, Climate change and resilience, Events, Tree health

Dr Eleanor Tew McFor, Head of Forest Planning at Forestry England, outlines the horizon scan research project and looks forward to the future of the forestry sector.

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Make your next Woodland Condition Assessment easier

Posted by: Chris Tomlin, Posted on: 24 September 2024 - Categories: Woodland management

Did you know that you can complete a Woodland Condition Assessment using an app? Chris Tomlin, Policy Advisor, shares how.

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Unlocking potential: products, people and possibilities

Posted by: Emma Bramley, Posted on: 19 September 2024 - Categories: Events

Emma Bramley, Area Marketing and Communications Manager for South East and London, introduces us to this year’s National Forestry Conference and its central theme of products, people and possibilities.

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Into the woods: connecting with nature

Posted by: Tristan Haynes, Posted on: 17 September 2024 - Categories: Into the woods series, Nature, Wellbeing

Join us for this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Tristan Haynes, who shares how a woodland adventure helped him and his family.

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It's a great time to be in forestry

Posted by: David Bole, Posted on: 12 September 2024 - Categories: Careers

As part of our new Forestry Careers campaign, David Bole, Head of Sector Capacity and the Green Economy at the Forestry Commission, shares the excellent and varied opportunities the forestry sector offers.

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Into the woods: from quarry to nature reserve

Posted by: Rebecca Clayton, Posted on: 20 August 2024 - Categories: Into the woods series, Nature, Wellbeing

Join us for this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Rebecca Clayton, who explores the transformation of Clints Quarry Nature Reserve.

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Is agroforestry right for your farm? New funding to help plan and establish agroforestry systems

Posted by: Jim O'Neill, Posted on: 14 August 2024 - Categories: Tree planting, Woodland creation

Agroforestry Development Manager Jim O'Neill explains the benefits of agroforestry and the support and funding available.

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From acorns, mighty oaks do grow... four years of the Nature for Climate Fund Programme

Posted by: Bella Murfin, Posted on: 12 August 2024 - Categories: Tree planting, Woodland creation

Bella Murfin, the Director for the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme in Defra, reflects on the last four years.

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