...consultation with stakeholders immediately on receipt of a EWCO application enables us to accelerate processing. It is important to note that applications that are in locations less sensitive to woodland...
...legally binding woodland creation targets in place, the sector is only going to grow, making it a great time to be in forestry. Person inspecting timber from a clear fell...
...of the Lumberjills, with stories and interviews with women currently working in forestry, and a demonstration of the tools used back in the 1940s by the ladies themselves. The exhibition...
...land managers can use it to fund habitat creation and management see published guidance on Biodiversity net gain and sign up to the Defra Environment blog to receive future updates....
...others to follow. These quickly widen with repeated foot traffic, leading to soil compaction that fragments the carpets. While we’re exploring woodland, it’s important to stick to designated woodland paths...
...our woodlands and trees at a global level. With attention now on COP28 we must continue to show global leadership on climate and trees, and work with our partners and...
...year. In 2018, tighter restrictions on the import of oak trees into England were introduced by Government. In July 2019, emergency measures were brought in to strengthen this legislation, with...
...carefully. As each site has different requirements, talk to your Woodland Creation Officer/Woodland Officer to get expert local advice and guidance. In addition, the Forestry Commission has a range of...
...can be summed up with one word – biosecurity. Good biosecurity aims to prevent the spread and introduction of pests and diseases by interrupting the pathways with which they move...
...like my background on the tools has really helped me when talking to agents and landowners as I’ve been in the position of the ground worker and on the receiving...
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