Riparian tree planting. Credit: Eden Rivers Trust Michael Rogers is Head of Conservation at Eden Rivers Trust. In this guest blog, Michael looks at how trees can benefit our watercourses,...
...diversity of the understorey. Beavers tend to select species which coppice well, with the most frequent feed species during the ROBT being willow and hazel. It is possible to prevent...
...a more diverse planting scheme. Whilst this news is disappointing, it does gives project managers a chance to think differently about species choice. This could result in greater diversity in...
You can find up to date PDF and HTML versions of this graphic on GOV.UK. Visit Applying the UK Forestry Standard to create new woodland....
...damaging pests and disease so future generations can enjoy them. We want biosecurity to become the norm in the UK the way it has in countries like Australia or New...
...to reduce reliance on herbicides? A couple of the successful projects are outlined below. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Elsoms Seeds Ltd; Elsoms Trees Ltd. Seed traits for tree production: science-led...
...media attention and public concern that our native ash would have the same fate as millions of elms following the introduction of the fungus causing Dutch elm disease in the...
...a relationship with those farmers on the ground doing the work. They are very busy and not necessarily focusing on new business in the farm. Having someone else helping them...
...for the degree-level apprenticeship that all applicants must have a level 2 in English and Maths. Functional skills level 2 courses are available and can be completed before the apprenticeship...
...an essential part of our heritage and a lifeline for future generations. Last week, we were excited to launch our new Woodland Ambassador programme – a programme that will connect...
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