...so many of today’s problems: climate change, biodiversity, economy, health and wellbeing, water quality, soil erosion and the list goes on. The Forestry Commission was founded with a sense of...
...resource and resilience. Though the concept of wood culture has become removed from many people’s lives today, it is practical, sustainable and rewarding, holding real value. Woodland Heritage’s aim is...
...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...
...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...
...to meet carbon capture targets. For instance, 10ha of Douglas fir (a popular coniferous tree that grows well in the UK) planted today would produce around 4,000 (4180) m3 of...
...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...
...collected in a mixed woodland in the Forest of Dean. Fostering innovation The timber industry today combines traditional practices with modern innovations to tackle contemporary challenges and create new opportunities....
...face of climate change, our forests need to remain healthy and resilient to continue to produce timber and deliver valuable benefits to nature and society. Sustainable forestry promotes resilience by...
...is a key technique which involves systematically removing lower branches to create clean stems and an elevated canopy. This serves three purposes: producing valuable knot-free timber, allowing light to reach...
...free from soil or stones for the best results and a good market value. There is strong market for biomass and woodchip, and it can be relatively straightforward to find...
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