...England is home to some of the best examples of ancient woodlands, ancient wood pastures and parkland and ancient and veteran trees. These irreplaceable habitats must be protected. Their long-standing...
...mid-1960s. The government appointed an independent Tree Health and Biosecurity Task Force to rapidly produce a report with recommendations how to best protect the UK from plant pests and diseases....
...then please email dwoenquiries@forestrycommission.gov.uk - Gareth H The assessment centre was strangely enjoyable. Everyone from the Forestry Commission wanted to support you to do the best that you could and...
...best solution to help protect our plants and trees. However, many pests and pathogens can enter the country by other means including people bringing plants back from abroad, while some...
...in high traffic environments is therefore critical to give them the best chance to survive, protecting the public investment for all. If you have any queries on the three funds...
...Commission protects, expands and promotes sustainable management of woodlands in England. We are committed to supporting the development of these Strategies, alongside Natural England and the Environment Agency, and helping...
...as a professional member. My role as a Woodland officer involves dealing directly with landowners providing advice on how best to manage their woodlands and what incentives are available to...
...conference will look at the feasibility work we did with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. This looked at how best to incentivise landowners and plan for appropriate planting...
...corners or clumps of trees can be vulnerable to livestock and are best protected by stock fencing, which can also deter deer. Larger projects can incorporate well-managed rides and open...
...watercourses. A shelterbelt is typically located on the upwind edge of a field, although if you want to tackle ammonia pollution from the air, it’s best to plant downwind from...
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