The UK Forestry Standard Review
Ian Tubby, Head of Policy and Advice, introduces the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard, highlighting some of the changes, and outlining the next steps for transitioning to the new UK Forestry Standard.
Introducing the Woodland Ambassador programme
Our new Woodland Ambassador programme has launched. Find out more about what they will be doing.
Trees and Trains
Network Rail own and manage six million trees on their property. Neil Strong, Biodiversity Strategy Manager looks at how available data can identify opportunities to grow trees in land along the railway.
Woodland management techniques
This visual guide explores ways to manage your woodland to make it healthy and resilient to the impacts of climate change, pests, and diseases.
The Forestry Commission’s new approach to consultation on forestry applications
We asked the Secretary of State for Defra to withdraw the 1984 Ministerial Direction on consultation of forestry applications and associated Ministerial Statements. Here we explain what that means.
Why woodland management matters
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Chris Watson, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Tree health, Woodland management
Woodland Resilience Adviser Chris explores the different threats facing our woodlands, and how woodland management can help mitigate these threats and increase the future health and resilience of our woodlands.
Celebrating the King’s Coronation – A new Living Heritage Fund for tree planting
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Daniel Good, Posted on:
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Nature, Tree planting, Urban trees, Woodland creation
The newly opened Coronation Living Heritage Fund will support local tree planting initiatives and small tree nurseries to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III. Find out more about this fund and the benefits it can bring.
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.
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.
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