5 tips for managing your woodland this winter
...view of snow covered trees at Macclesfield Forest. 1. Check on areas of new planting If you have any areas of new planting, now is the time to ‘beat up’...
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Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common
...assess the site for interventions to secure a stronghold for smooth newts, common frogs and toads. We also aimed to install holding ponds to prevent the small, sloped woodland from...
The Mercian Project: empowering woodland owners to improve biodiversity
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Rachel Bates and Russell Critchley, Posted on:
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Nature and biodiversity, Woodland management
...scheme for great crested newts, has created valuable new habitat. Heavy machinery being used to clear a pond filled with scrub. Credit: Russell Critchley Support and training Beyond practical management...
Three reasons why England needs more conifer planting
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Ian Tubby, Posted on:
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Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Economy and growth, Sector insight, Timber, Woodland creation
...account for less than 10% of the total area of new woodland. Whereas ~20% are for woodlands larger than 10ha which account for about 65% of new woodland area. ...
A year of growth: tree planting rates hit their highest level in over 20 years
...over 20 years. The figures show that over the past year, 5,765 hectares of new woodland were established in England. This means that woodland creation rates over the past year...
Don’t get stumped by timber terms: understanding the differences between hardwood and softwood
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Steph Bale and Chris Watson, Posted on:
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Carbon, Timber, Woodland management
...new woodlands or after harvesting, as it means the trees require less maintenance and therefore reduced establishment costs. High quality oak showing a very valuable, clean, straight trunk. Glinger Woods,...
8 top tips for successful woodland establishment this winter
...(whips) are often the best choice for a new woodland. These young trees establish quickly and adapt to their new environment. A 40-60cm whip can often catch up with a...
Looking back, looking forward: farewell reflections from the Chair of the Forestry Commission
...and we have done just that. We have strengthened how the Commission works, with clearer decision making and greater accountability for delivering results. New leadership has made us more resilient...
Beyond the trees: how to make your woodland a wildlife haven
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Neil Riddle, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...simple ratios spread risk, create varied habitats and promote resilience without sacrificing productivity: no more than 65% of one type to avoid over‑relying on any single tree species at least...
Your urban forest needs you
...love. Urban forestry: a new discipline Urban forestry is something of a recent interloper in the UK, unlike elsewhere in the world where it is a well respected discipline. Here,...
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