...and woodland plants. Trees and evergreen shrubs provide shelter from the Dartmoor wind and rain, although today they don’t appear to mind! Group of Dexter cows sitting in an open...
...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....
...100 acres of trees, transforming their farm into a thriving hub for endurance runs, a forest school and more. Today, Cattows is not just a farm but a destination, with...
...like tool handles to large diameter “standard” trees for timber. These methods created diverse, multi-aged native woodlands that supported rich biodiversity and are still utilised today. By 1900, however, woodland...
...markets today. Producing hardwood timber takes longer and requires greater investment, planning and patience than is the case for softwoods. However, the rewards can be incredibly satisfying and fruitful as...
...today, it’s essential for the future. As agroforestry grows, so does the need for training and education, though skill gaps remain a barrier to wider adoption. There are promising developments....
...from your woodland Charcoal has a long history in English woodlands, having once fuelled UK industry before being replaced by coal. Today, it’s mainly used for barbecues and outdoor cooking,...
...wild garlic all rely on the rich soil beneath oaks to grow and thrive. Growing threats to our oak Today, however, our iconic oaks are facing a growing number of...
...1850s. This has given us a valuable perspective on the challenges and lasting benefits that today's newly created woodlands will come to provide. The tiny seed that started everything In...
...numbers. A native red squirrel. Credit: Gary Bruce Highland Photographer, UKSA Today the red squirrel population is fragmented, predominantly found in the north of England, Scotland and Ireland. Additional isolated...
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