...encouraged by farming grants to provide ‘stepping stone habitat’ for wildlife impacted by climate change to establish agroforestry systems (the integration of trees into the farming system) to diversify income...
...incursion (inset: breeding galleries in the bark) Although the beetle poses no threat to human health, it can have a serious impact on our spruce trees. They bore into wood...
...and/or introduction of tree pests, diseases, and invasive non-native species. It often surprises people how simple, inexpensive, and quick it can be to take these precautions, and what an important...
...the right move for me. It has given me instant exposure to the forestry industry. We’ve had opportunities to go to active harvesting sites to see what machines are used...
...on GOV.UK to help get you ready to apply. Once the scheme is open for applications, farmers and land managers will be invited to apply by invitation. You may need...
...invites people to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. As we move into the Jubilee year we encourage everyone to get involved and register their trees to the map on...
...signs that the integration of habitats and farming is benefitting local wildlife. While Newhouse’s main commercial enterprise is arable, Andy is working hard towards integrating trees into the farm system...
...to level up access to nature across the country, planting trees in socially deprived urban areas with low canopy cover, in proximity to healthcare and educational facilities. By requiring match...
...Copyright Zetland Estates Questions to ask before you start planting What’s your goal? How are you going to manage the woodland? How are you going to access the site? What...
...to be collected in a mixed woodland in the Forest of Dean. Crown copyright Fostering innovation The timber industry today combines traditional practices with modern innovations to tackle contemporary challenges...
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