...outbreak hotspot in France and Belgium to southern England, including parallel ‘coastal’ traps on either side of the channel. During a large-scale dispersal event in 2021, beetles were found to...
...bin at the main entrance to the woods. There is no real path surfacing and there is a low level of tree management (mostly removal of fallen trees across the...
...training opportunities in timber processing, butchery and red squirrel conservation, further supporting sustainable land management. Saplings growing in a polytunnel with people gathering in the background. Credit: Forests with Impact...
...on a variety of new challenges within the forestry sector. Some of my cohort graduates have secured roles within the Forestry Commission, taking on vital roles as Woodland Officers, Regulations...
...regeneration. Instead, fungi transform death into the foundation for new life, ensuring the continuous renewal that sustains thriving forests. Green elf cup is a saprobic fungus that stains deadwood blue,...
...red berries, ivy fruiting in winter, hawthorn, rowan and elder. Watch for movement and listen for chattering calls. If you're lucky, you'll see fieldfares, redwings and thrushes that arrive from...
...nature group to help me identify trees in the winter. Armed with my new-found knowledge and a suitable field guide (I recommend ‘Winter Trees: A Photographic Guide’ from the Field...
...threat from the agents and how it can be managed. After more than 4 years of intensive scientific investigation, the evidence is in and it's positive news for woodland owners...
...Their nests can often be spotted on trunks and the undersides of branches. You can find where they are most commonly found in the UK on our OPM 2024 management...
...get the most out of trees regardless of their form and species, such as woodfuel and biomass. However, many trees are suitable for use in a much wider range of...
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