...the environment. Snugbury’s Farm, near Nantwich in Cheshire, has embraced agroforestry (where trees are integrated into farming systems) by planting over 2,300 fruit, walnut and hazelnut trees. In-field tree planting...
Chris Watson, Woodland Resilience Advisor, explains how sustainable woodland management, underpinned by timber income, is crucial to ensuring our woodlands continue to thrive. In this blog, Chris invites Nature Recovery...
...animals – it provides a window into the interconnected systems that sustain our woodlands, even in the harshest season. Forest of Dean in the snow. Credit: Forestry England Spot resident...
...to ensure that our forests continue to support nature, local communities and the wider economy for generations to come. Discover how woods can benefit your business or how to manage...
...in UK construction and its use is expected to grow further. The government’s timber in construction roadmap aims to increase the use of sustainable timber in construction, as part of...
...behind some of the most damaging tree and plant diseases worldwide. These include Ramorum disease in Britain, sudden oak death in the US and Kauri dieback in New Zealand. Through...
...increasing root development to encourage uptake of more water and reducing water loss from leaves during the hottest periods. Early signs include wilting of leaves/needles, and in these initial stages...
...putting forward project ideas for your area. We encourage communities to come together to make a difference to your local area and remember this special time. To get involved and...
...have trees or shrubs adjacent to rides and open space within the woodland, then coppice could be incorporated into ride management to allow more light into the ride, which then...
...and how to apply for one. As the Government’s forestry experts, we are continuing to carry out our functions as the forestry industry regulator, as plant health inspector and as...
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