...the community and upskill them in what to look out for, when and how to report can turn curious locals into a powerhouse of citizen science What does the future...
...shapes our forests and how careful management can ensure they continue to thrive alongside healthy trees. 1. Hazel dormice A hazel dormouse amongst leaf litter. Credit: Forestry England With their...
...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...
...woodland? How are you going to access the site? What can you do now to save you some legwork further down the line? How will you manage other plants and...
...like tool handles to large diameter “standard” trees for timber. These methods created diverse, multi-aged native woodlands that supported rich biodiversity and are still utilised today. By 1900, however, woodland...
...Simon Bell’s Woodland Design workshops back in 1997 and here I am today, 26 years later delivering those workshops. The workshops set out how applying UKFS guidelines and requirements to...
...want to provide access to design their woods for people to enjoy. Forestry England continue to break down barriers for visitors and welcome everyone into the nation’s forests. This includes:...
...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...
...design policies to make better use of low carbon building materials, including timber. The UK is particularly exposed to global supply and demand; we import around 73% of the wood...
...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...
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