...disposal of tree guards. We directly supported a free Tubex recycling hub in Essex in 2023 which recycled more than 5,000 polypropylene tree guards. This is the equivalent of more...
...improved quality and diversity of product? This challenge can include activities to promote biosecurity. Challenge 3 How can innovative environmentally sustainable weed control solutions be used to reduce reliance on...
...This helps produce knot-free boards and improves processing efficiency. Good form is essential for both hardwoods and softwoods, as it reduces waste and increases value. Growth rate is another key...
...free tools to help land managers better understand the suitability of alternative species. The Ecological Site Classification Decision Support System (ESC-DSS) requires the input of soil moisture and nutrient information...
...under Pixabay Content License 3. Planting conifer can strengthen the economy Timber is the ultimate sustainable, carbon negative, waste free, recyclable material – the exemplar of a circular economy. More...
...is worth persevering as there are so many surprising rewards if you adopt this approach. The Continuous Cover Forestry Group promotes silvicultural practice (the care and cultivation of woodlands to...
...and to track changes in woodland condition. The Woodland Condition Assessment app is available to use on your phone, tablet or desktop for free. You can use it to carry...
...estate which I’d been confined to for most of the first lockdown, this tiny patch of urban woodland felt like freedom. I imagined walking my dog among the trees, free...
...ancient landscapes, rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The mixture of woodland, heathland, wetlands and grassland creates a unique and varied ecosystem – including the forest’s well-known free-roaming animals. Forestry England...
...'Buying local' is becoming increasingly important to customers resulting in an exciting shift towards the creation of markets that prioritise and promote the use of locally sourced timber. This fosters...
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