...insect prey. For instance, the common pipistrelle prefers midges, while the brown long-eared bat feeds on moths and beetles. Brown long-eared bat. Copyright: Daniel Hargreaves Woodland and trees are also...
During National Plant Health Week 2024, our panel of experts from the Forestry Commission, Forest Research, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Observatree led a live Tree Health Clinic Q&A on...
...of the tree has been cut to encourage new growth) and those with no heavy limbs and seemingly healthy, were removed without obvious cause. An ash tree in July 2013...
...mortality rates during planting, increase tree growth rates and increase woodland carbon sequestration in the newly planted forests in Cheshire. In addition, this project will provide a new fungal resource...
...and expand their networks. Hearing the way newcomers are welcomed and experienced foresters share their understanding of management techniques, new technology and how they’re approaching the latest challenges – has...
...way that: protects, restores or enhances the environment mitigates the effects of climate change These are important foundations for sustainable and resilient farming and food production. On 11 December 2024,...
...concrete and steel, making timber equally vital for decarbonising the construction industry, which contributes 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As the government looks to increase the country's housing stock,...
A huge welcome to our new Forestry Commission blog. On this blog we’ll be bringing you regular updates on the work that we do, from the people that do it....
...the spread of these harmful organisms. Why is biosecurity important? Although pests and diseases can spread naturally, the distance they travel is normally limited by environmental factors and their own...
...woods are a key part of the escape plan. However, our forests and woods face significant challenges now, partly because of our changing climate and new pests and diseases. The...
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