...Supply team. The team have been working to establish new Seed Orchards and seedling Seed Stands, and are identifying, registering, and managing existing stands across the nation’s forests for seed...
...given to wildlife, water, soils, climate, historic environment and people – and where possible, enhancements are made. In October 2023, a new edition of the UKFS has been published to...
...spring rain means that tracks show well, making spring an ideal time to undertake deer surveys. Large deer populations can damage young trees and prevent the natural regeneration of new...
...than four hectares of woodland creation! This year, we will be supporting the Essex hub for the second year and a new free hub based in Suffolk. The Suffolk Tree...
...new quarantine facility in the Holt Laboratory for tree pests and pathogens, the group have determined that freshly cut Sitka logs are as successfully utilised by breeding beetles as logs...
...and expand their networks. Hearing the way newcomers are welcomed and experienced foresters share their understanding of management techniques, new technology and how they’re approaching the latest challenges – has...
...gave users time to understand the new edition and to complete forestry plans and proposals that were already in development. The transition period has now ended. From 1 October 2024,...
...neighbouring nursery and scout hut. Each year numerous fungi pop up and you start to see new people in the woods with carrier bags, harvesting mushrooms. It is also a...
...funding to support capital works in your woodland. Defra have published a list of new capital items available under Higher Tier. You will need to discuss these items with your...
...Not only this but increasing tree cover will help to improve our timber security. A new mixed woodland tree planting site in the Forest of Dean on a sunny autumn...
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