...This helps produce knot-free boards and improves processing efficiency. Good form is essential for both hardwoods and softwoods, as it reduces waste and increases value. Growth rate is another key...
...concerning conditions for spruce trees in south-eastern and eastern England. The combination of heavy rain and waterlogging throughout 2024, followed by the driest spring in 69 years, are considered to...
...a more attractive prospect. Before you apply for the Guarantee, you will need to have registered with the Woodland Carbon Code, which provides the tools and information required to plan...
...production can produce similar levels of income to agriculture in the long term, especially on marginal land. Landowners can also access income from carbon markets via the Woodland Carbon Code....
...the Woodland Carbon Code, Lowther Estate will be able to use or sell carbon credits once the woodland has matured. We plan to sell a third of the credits and...
...need to change, that led to the creation of the Wellbeing in Forestry group in 2024. Supported by the Forestry Commission, this group brought together organisations from across the sector...
...through large events such as the National Deer Conference (attended by over 300 people in 2024) to local workshops and one-to-one advice for woodland owners, agents and managers. Sharing successes...
...2024). Here he explains the need for home-grown softwood and hardwood timber for an expanding bioeconomy. Wood is a renewable resource to drive the bioeconomy Let’s work backwards. By 2050...
...the West Midlands. Check out the full eligibility rules on our webpage. How can I find out more? We are running a free workshop next Monday (17 June, 10am to...
...country, including the role of trees. Launching our Forestry Training Fund in February, providing free practical forestry training courses to help grow our domestic forestry sector (worth over £2 billion...
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