The importance of woodland and trees to UK bats
...the UK and are the top nocturnal predators of flying insects. Most of the 18 bat species found in the UK evolved to use trees as roosts, while many also...
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Into the woods: from quarry to nature reserve
...dominated, there is ongoing conservation work to maintain the nature reserve. In 2021, fell ponies were brought to the site temporarily to graze on the scrub to allow the wildflowers...
It's a great time to be in forestry
...and they provide us with amazing places to enjoy. For our trees, woods and forests to thrive, they need to be cared for, managed and cherished. This is where you...
Forestry facing the future: a 50-year horizon scan
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Biosecurity, Climate change and resilience, Events, Tree health
...horizon scan? In 2023, I was privileged to have the opportunity to bring together a panel of experts to undertake a horizon scan looking at the key issues facing UK...
The future of the urban forest: a new vision for greener towns and cities
...still believe there is a significant amount of work to be done to ensure trees and woodlands can continue to benefit our towns and cities. This is why we have...
Ashes of hope: 12 years of observing ash dieback in East Anglia
...canopy will become increasingly sparse and thin. For more information and resources on how to identify ash dieback, you can visit Observatree’s ash dieback page, or watch How to identify...
From apprentice to forester: a pioneering cohort’s journey
...a toolkit of skills to match. I’m quietly confident to say that I feel like a forester. I’m excited that my future career will enable me to keep working with...
Help beat the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle through proactive woodland management
...need to know about is Ips typographus, commonly known as the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle. This beetle represents a significant threat to spruce trees across Great Britain. Fred Toft (right)...
Into the woods: connecting with nature
...to escape via what is usually (unfortunately) a drive to the woods. I like to hope that my children do too as they frequently get dragged along regardless, to discover...
The UK Forestry Standard: a guide to sustainable forestry and responsible timber harvesting
...In the face of climate change, our forests need to remain healthy and resilient to continue to produce timber and deliver valuable benefits to nature and society. Sustainable forestry promotes...
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