...the way – so the time to get involved is now. The Science-Based Targets Initiative reported that, from 2022 – 2023, the UK saw a 113% increase in the number...
...the Woodland Carbon Code have created over 8,200ha of woodland, predicted to sequester 3.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. So what is the Woodland Carbon Code? The Woodland Carbon Code,...
...EWCO Checker Tool has been built in partnership with the Forestry Commission and the Woodland Carbon Code and is now available, for free in the Land App. Currently, the tool...
...creating and restoring natural habitats in ways that tackle the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. Understanding how the landscape works holistically is key to understanding how and...
...be limited to Japan. Petrakia liobae is thought to be a European species and not introduced. The fungal pathogen was first discovered in Switzerland in 2008, followed by findings in...
...to support landowners in bringing existing woodland back into management and to support woodland creation projects. Farmers and landowners taking part in the project receive free advice, including a site...
...not to pursue a career in farming, the time felt right to think differently about the land’s future. When Rob explained this to me, I was struck by how matter...
...creation. Tree planting can present opportunities to diversify, generate additional income, increase farm productivity, and enhance your land – whilst also supporting wider environmental goals. Here’s how. Top 10 reasons...
...some very niche markets, trees usually need to be 7-10cm in diameter for them to contain enough product to be worth harvesting for wood products. The optimum size and age...
...to that has been farmers learning how to access grant funding to finance tree planting, how to secure income from their woodland projects, as well as how tree planting can...
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