...stable timber well suited to use in buildings. However, very little UK grown sweet chestnut is used in construction. The majority is converted into fencing or burnt as biomass. The...
...a podcast was definitely a new approach for me! However, it was an absolute pleasure to be asked to join this podcast mini-series and have the opportunity to speak to...
...Speak to your local nursery to find out more. There are many alternative species to oak which can be considered, as well as ways to use the available oak supply...
...us to be clear what this will require: we need to grow more trees, of more diverse species, and they need to thrive. we need to manage our existing woods...
...is maturing. Neil will cover how the businesses on farm complement each other, and how he’s inviting people on to his land to benefit from trees. People: the heart of...
...was to establish in Great Britain, it has the potential to cause significant economic and environmental damage to our forestry and timber industries. The Science Examining bark panel samples for...
...talking to the public, is make sure they understand exactly what we mean by it. Put simply, biosecurity refers to any measures or precautions that aim to prevent the spread...
...use free mapping tools such as the Sylva Foundation’s My Forest system to create an application map, using their guidance on how to produce EWCO compliant maps. 5. Make sure...
...assess the site for interventions to secure a stronghold for smooth newts, common frogs and toads. We also aimed to install holding ponds to prevent the small, sloped woodland from...
...could grow trees but could also be used to establish other habitat types. We can look to see how planting further afield, for example in river catchment areas, could help...
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