...trees and plans for a new National Forest, so more people can enjoy the benefit of our local trees. We can’t do this alone. As a nation together, we must...
...your questions about the Professional Forester Apprenticeship. What are the job prospects for a qualified Forester? The sector needs hundreds of new Professional Foresters to meet the legally binding planting...
...to assist in its removal - contact your local Woodland Officer for more information. Barnaby Is there evidence that more species-diverse forests are more resilient to new diseases? Would ancient...
...beginning 500 years ago, likely triggered by the loss of woodland. Barbastelle bat. (Image: Hugh Clark, Bat Conservation Trust) Despite the good news that some species are stabilising, bats continue...
...is worth persevering as there are so many surprising rewards if you adopt this approach. The Continuous Cover Forestry Group promotes silvicultural practice (the care and cultivation of woodlands to...
...lime, and there are concrete pools which are now home to palmate newts and aquatic plants. In the woodland, a lime kiln used to create quicklime has now been commandeered...
...work with trees. New technologies like drones are aiding our efforts. Robotics and AI are enhancing machinery to boost productivity. Ongoing scientific developments provide deeper insights into forest ecology and...
...new woodlands, restocking existing ones, as well as for planting trees outside woods including hedgerows and urban planting projects. However, to facilitate the step-change in production that increased planting will...
...a world-wide forum promoting the cause of plant health and biosecurity. Developing and implementing procedures for preparedness and contingency planning, predicting, monitoring and controlling the spread of plant pests and...
...can be blown by the wind over significant distances, so once introduced into a new area, they can establish and spread quite rapidly. The UK’s temperate climate is also unlikely...
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