Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common
...estate which I’d been confined to for most of the first lockdown, this tiny patch of urban woodland felt like freedom. I imagined walking my dog among the trees, free...
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Into the woods: managing the New Forest
Posted by:
Craig Harrison, Posted on:
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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Into the woods series, Woodland management
...ancient landscapes, rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The mixture of woodland, heathland, wetlands and grassland creates a unique and varied ecosystem – including the forest’s well-known free-roaming animals. Forestry England...
Celebrating the timber in our lives
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Dr Anna Brown, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...a vital role to play in addressing these challenges. Public perception is often that felling trees is a bad thing – we need to help reverse this and better promote...
The UK Forestry Standard: a guide to sustainable forestry and responsible timber harvesting
...wildlife promoting healthier forests that capture and store carbon, supporting the fight against climate change encouraging the adoption of technologies and best practices that minimise waste and promote resource efficiency,...
Into the woods: special features in the Forest of Dean
...bloom. 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...
Putting the forestry back into agroforestry
...and what’s practical for you and your farm. Budding agroforesters need to think strategically about integration: will you grow crops between rows of trees, or graze livestock under or amongst...
Making the most of your timber: unlocking the value of low-quality wood
...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...
A coordinated effort: how we’re tackling the dual threat of deer and grey squirrels
...its members prioritise effective deer management and squirrel control. With fewer deer, our woods can regenerate, become better havens for wildlife and grow more resilient to pests and diseases. Controlling...
Unlocking the value of your woodland: high-value markets for timber
...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...
Rooting communities in nature: how one woodland brought people together
Posted by:
Duncan Davids, Posted on:
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Categories:
Access, Woodland Ambassadors, Woodland management
...between them. After 10 years, we found the land that would meet our dream. We settled on the idea of managing a modest woodland sustainably, using the income it generated...
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