Making space for nature to benefit water
...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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Tree protection: thinking about risks and opportunities
Posted by:
Mark Malins, Posted on:
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Mammal management, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...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 space...
Yorkshire Water and the National Trust: how planting trees on our land can benefit nature, climate and people
...landscapes works best hand in hand with leaky dams, sphagnum moss planting and other upland restoration techniques to reduce flood risk for our downstream communities. Whilst in its early stages,...
Better biosecurity for nurseries and our future woodlands
...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...
Keepers of Time: how Government are protecting and improving ancient and native woodland and ancient and veteran trees
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Defra, Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Woodland Trust, Posted on:
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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Sector insight
...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...
The wider benefits of Continuous Cover Forestry
...management history needs to be properly considered to evaluate the best treatment; windthrow (trees uprooted by wind) can be a significant risk in woodlands where thinning has relapsed and the...
Why woods are so important for nature
Posted by:
Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation
...easy to choose what, where or how to plant. Usually, it is best to take your inspiration from nature. What is growing naturally on or near your land already? Where...
Want to help protect our trees? Find out what you can do with simple biosecurity
...our communities, and our economy. It is therefore important that we do our best to keep them healthy. But, our trees, woodlands and forests are at risk from harmful tree...
Trees on farms: success stories for nature and people
Posted by:
Eleanor Marks, Posted on:
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Categories:
Agroforestry, Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland creation
...grown remains healthy. Many want the land in better condition for future generations and are eager to learn how best to mitigate risks to the environment and ultimately, their livelihoods....
Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds: 2022 successful applicants
...a carbon store. Climate change is an existential threat to woods and forests, and we need to give them the best chance to keep pace. This may be by introducing...
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