...As part of targets to reach net zero, the government has committed to treble tree planting rates in England by 2025 and increase planting across the UK to 30,000 hectares...
...and access to nature. However, for England’s woodlands to flourish, it’s up to us to ensure they are nurtured and in good condition. In this blog I’ll be exploring the...
Richard Chapman, Deputy Director of Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme, highlights some of the tree planting initiatives happening from organisations across England, showing how we can work together...
...around you. The birds are there year-round. Over time, you'll start to recognise patterns and notice seasonal changes. You’ll come to see how each species fits into the woodland's wider...
...to ensure that our forests continue to support nature, local communities and the wider economy for generations to come. Discover how woods can benefit your business or how to manage...
Becki Cadd, Biosecurity and Awareness Manager at the Forestry Commission, shares how 10 years on, the ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign continues to help protect our woodlands and forests...
...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...
Jim O'Neill, Agroforestry Development Manager, shows how applying traditional forestry knowledge to agroforestry systems can unlock timber production potential. In this blog, Jim dives deeper into the topics that will...
...either need to apply to the scheme, or apply to Fera Science Ltd for a Ready to Plant Assessment for the stock they supply to each grant. The Ready to...
...around the landscape, including through urban areas, and will become even more important as climate change makes some places too hot, too wet, too dry, or too unpredictable for species...
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