Trees: a natural way to help our waterways
...soil on sloping ground trees help to shield the soil by lowering wind speed, preventing it from being ‘blown away’ Fallen leaf litter from trees also creates new organic matter...
...soil on sloping ground trees help to shield the soil by lowering wind speed, preventing it from being ‘blown away’ Fallen leaf litter from trees also creates new organic matter...
...to flourish, and to prevent economic damage to agricultural crops and trees managed for timber production. As such, the Forestry Commission and Defra are now seeking views on a new...
...to 36 months after planting are a critical time for young trees as they adapt to new site conditions, develop their roots and get established. During this period, water availability...
...ago, we introduced new measures in response to the huge increase in importation of firewood from European countries. These new measures required any importer to give us notice of bringing...
...biodiversity, ultimately leading to reintroductions of Red Squirrels. Kat Webb, Charity Administrator and Project Co-ordinator, Red Squirrel South-West This project allows us to develop a model for landscape-scale grey squirrel...
...answer questions, enthuse and motivate people to create new woodland or offer suggestions to help improve their existing woodland. I also make sure our woodlands are fit for the future,...
...was to establish in Great Britain, it has the potential to cause significant economic and environmental damage to our forestry and timber industries. The science Examining bark panel samples for...
...and recycle tree shelters and guards. Newly planted trees in tree guards at the Forest of Dean. Credit: Forestry England 2. Build protective fencing The drop in temperature and the...
...view of snow covered trees at Macclesfield Forest. 1. Check on areas of new planting If you have any areas of new planting, now is the time to ‘beat up’...
...(whips) are often the best choice for a new woodland. These young trees establish quickly and adapt to their new environment. A 40-60cm whip can often catch up with a...