Using the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard in England
...of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) came into full effect on 1 October 2024. We’ll explain what this means for you, highlight some of the key changes and tell you...
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A year of growth: tree planting rates hit their highest level in over 20 years
...Yesterday, the Forestry Commission published their latest set of Provisional Woodland Statistics and Key Performance Indicators, covering 2024-25. Tree planting in England is now at its highest recorded rate in...
Don’t get stumped by timber terms: understanding the differences between hardwood and softwood
...in the UK is softwood, a high proportion of which is used as long-lasting products which can be used in construction and related sectors. Source: Forestry Statistics 2024, Chapter 2...
Introducing the new groups grant to protect against Oak Processionary Moth
...until August 2024. The new scheme aims to establish better coordination between landowners and managers at a local level to help tackle the hazardous pest. Calling all owners of infested...
Professional Forester Apprenticeship: a pathway into your new career in forestry
Applications to the 2024 Professional Forester Apprenticeship are now open. Marcus Ling has just started the apprenticeship programme and is working within the Forestry Commission’s South East and London Area...
Ashes of hope: 12 years of observing ash dieback in East Anglia
...Scott I vividly remember the alarm sparked by the discovery of the ash dieback fungus in East Anglia in the autumn of 2012. Almost overnight, I found myself part of...
Celebrating the women working in the Forestry Commission: Cora Pfarre
...am a Field Manager working across the South East and London team. I support a team of Woodland Officers who work within Berkshire. Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. I am originally from...
Reflecting on a decade of ash dieback response in the UK
...wider environment were found in many parts of South East England, but also locations in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Northumberland, South East and North Eastern Scotland. This twenty year old pure ash...
Following in my family's forestry footsteps
...I got a promotion within Forestry England. I worked for five years as a District Forester in forest management – managing the North East forest district restocking and maintenance programme....
The importance of woodland and trees to UK bats
...works and the legal responsibilities around these protected species. Book now for: European Protected Species for Foresters, Tuesday, 10 September 2024 -Lyme Park & Goyte Forest, Stockport, SK12 2NR European...
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