...can strengthen the economy Timber is the ultimate sustainable, carbon negative, waste free, recyclable material – the exemplar of a circular economy. More conifer woodlands will increase the contribution timber...
...never be sure whether a site is free from pests or disease. Sometimes it can take a while for affected trees to display symptoms of infection or infestation. It's better...
...diverse. 'Agroforestry and Trees in Regenerative Farming Systems' Jon and Ben are joined by David Brass from The Lakes Free Range Egg Company in Cumbria, and Devon farmer, Andy Gray,...
...Weekly. Market trends [printed publications] 2. Andersons The Farm Business Consultants Ltd. Farm Business Review 2022 [report] 3. Woodland Trust, July 2014. The role of trees in free range poultry...
...set centrally, but also to have an independent voice through the advisors. Much of the free advice and support that is already available fails to cascade to the farm level,...
...became extinct, their activity was replaced by that of humans. Our ancestors harvested timber to provide fuel and shelter and cleared woodland to free up land for agriculture. Over time,...
...Keep it Clean! Never assume an area to be free of pests, diseases, or invasive non-native species. Many threats are microscopic or are very hard to spot. Sometimes it can...
...500,000km estimated to be in the UK. In no time at all, they can be given the opportunity to sprout, grow and seed, providing a free tree nursery on our...
...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...
...of consignments will also receive a post-planting inspection by the Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate, to ensure the plants are pest and disease free. More information can be found on...
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