...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...
...a new spot or visit an old favourite! Other than the large areas of Forestry England estate, Shropshire ‘woods’ are not typically very large, but can be extremely rich ecologically....
...a dynamic sector that is continuously responding to new science and innovation. Foresters are always developing their own skillsets, so don’t be intimidated if you feel like you don’t know...
...visitors. These new green spaces enable future generations to engage in this important local history. Locations that once contributed to the area through mining and industry continue to provide benefits...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...awareness of practicalities around 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...
...leafy landscape 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...
...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...
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