Into the woods: special features in the Forest of Dean
...I have lived in the Forest of Dean nearly all my life and have spent countless pleasurable hours walking its woodlands, I am still discovering new and interesting areas to...
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Should trees be planted within a productive farming landscape?
...it complies with all laws and regulations. The Forestry Commission does not target high quality agricultural land for woodland creation and actively promotes planting on lower quality land with fewer...
What makes for a good woodland creation consultation?
...involvement is a key aspect of the UK Forestry Standard and can come in many forms. For example, Forestry England could be working with a local community on a new...
Amphibians in early summer: their journey from water to land
...most people think of amphibians, they picture frogs sitting on lily pads or newts gliding through garden ponds. But if you look closely, you can catch glimpses of common toads...
The role of timber in sustainable woodland management
Posted by:
Chris Watson and Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
Timber, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...access, income or legal issues. Sustainable management keeps woodlands healthy. It includes activities like thinning (removing some trees to give others space to grow), planting new species, creating clearings for...
The ancient tools that shaped our woodlands
...changed During the Neolithic (‘neo’ meaning new) period, around 4000 to 2000 BCE, the population grew and the climate improved. This resulted in a huge societal shift from transient hunter-gatherers...
Nature’s hidden havens: rides, edges and glades
...dynamic spaces, from newly cleared areas to maturing edge vegetation, means that there is always something in bloom to support vital insect-plant partnerships. Butterflies Woodland edge habitats are essential for...
Putting the forestry back into agroforestry
...tree’s life cycle: from establishment and protection through to pruning and harvesting. Each of these stages needs thoughtful consideration when designing a new agroforestry system. As with any good farming...
Seeing the wood for the trees: how to harvest timber from your woodland
...as is the case with many coppice products. When thinking about restocking after felling or creating a new woodland, it is important to ensure a diverse range of tree species....
Forests and the economy: supporting jobs, livelihoods and wellbeing
...in muddy puddles are also the ones helping to support our economy. Managing our existing woodlands well and creating new forests where appropriate, will help strengthen local economies and support...
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