...size of woodland that you're thinking about planting, think about the future. Register for our FREE 'Getting trees into the ground' webinar taking place on Tuesday 30 June, 2026 from...
...'Buying local' is becoming increasingly important to customers resulting in an exciting shift towards the creation of markets that prioritise and promote the use of locally sourced timber. This fosters...
...face of climate change, our forests need to remain healthy and resilient to continue to produce timber and deliver valuable benefits to nature and society. Sustainable forestry promotes resilience by...
...under Pixabay Content License 3. Planting conifer can strengthen the economy Timber is the ultimate sustainable, carbon negative, waste free, recyclable material – the exemplar of a circular economy. More...
...decades when the right species and processing methods are used. For cladding applications, timber needs to be stable, straight and relatively defect free from knots and stains, while able to...
...This perennial creates a spectacular and fragrant carpet which in this location has so far managed to be free of wild boar incursions – and boar love to eat it!...
...our woodlands and natural habitat." Increasing demand for wild venison helps offset deer management costs whilst providing a sustainable and healthy source of free-range meat. Various organisations, including hospitals and...
...free from soil or stones for the best results and a good market value. There is strong market for biomass and woodchip, and it can be relatively straightforward to find...
...is a key technique which involves systematically removing lower branches to create clean stems and an elevated canopy. This serves three purposes: producing valuable knot-free timber, allowing light to reach...
...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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