...to colonise and flourish on the site. A laid hedge using coppiced stakes (uprights) and binders (the woven top horizontals). Photo credit Brian Willamson. Economic benefits Coppicing provides a regular...
...intensive investigation to ascertain the extent of infection. This informs decision making on the appropriate restrictions required, such as on timber movement or specifying work to be undertaken under a...
...and woods are valuable places for people to walk, play and connect with nature. Newcastle upon Tyne With all these reasons to justify their inclusion in new developments, we hope...
...on-going management to balance deer populations against likely impacts. These are key items for discussion with your Forestry Commission Woodland Creation Officer. Woodland factors Small planting projects such as field...
...areas forward to become a new Forest for the Nation, with the winning location receiving up to £10 million to help fund the project. This will build on the success...
...key limiting factor to achieving favourable ecological condition. Managing woodlands to improve biodiversity and wider benefits Managing woodlands well requires managing light levels to create a diverse structure within your...
...the site and look to replace them with a different better-adapted tree. Now is also a good time for your trees’ annual check-up. The lack of leaves and reduction in...
...us as a group, so much so that our Signal chatgroup is named 'Tree Family'. With some of my 'Tree Family' Lara and Emma. Photo by Sid Cooper. On the...
...created across the country, with an emphasis on upskilling professionals from outside the forestry sector. This will help to expand the industry’s workforce, address skills shortages and help to grow...
...with the programme? The Forestry Commission are also interested in working with partners within the sector to develop the offer on an ongoing basis. If you would like to find...
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