...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...
...introduced into the UK. The government has put in place rigorous controls to prevent introductions, but it's really important that we as individuals do as much as we can to...
...collected in a mixed woodland in the Forest of Dean. Fostering innovation The timber industry today combines traditional practices with modern innovations to tackle contemporary challenges and create new opportunities....
During National Tree Week in 2021 it was announced that the the Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds would distribute almost £700,000 to 17 projects restoring biodiversity in vulnerable natural...
...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...
...are intervention opportunities to enhance these benefits: creating informal flood storage features such as ponds and scrapes can increase floodwater storage. Less intensive restocking can improve soil health and water...
...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...
...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...
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