...– so long as the conditions are right. Liverworts stabilize soil and riverbanks, reducing water evaporation and helping new plants grow. Liverworts up-close in Fore Wood, East Sussex Lichen Lichens...
...visitors. These new green spaces enable future generations to engage in this important local history. Locations that once contributed to the area through mining and industry continue to provide benefits...
...above an understorey of hazel, wych elm, alder, small-leaved lime and beech. Different fern species thrive in the moist conditions alongside the stream and springs while bluebells, dog’s mercury and...
...3a and Grade 3b. Grades 1, 2 and 3a comprise ‘best and most versatile land’. How is land chosen for woodland creation? All agricultural land in England is eligible for...
...involvement is a key aspect of the UK Forestry Standard and can come in many forms. For example, Forestry England could be working with a local community on a new...
...beneath stone walls, in compost heaps or underground burrows. Great crested newts may travel over a kilometre from the ponds they emerged from, establishing territories in completely different woodland areas....
...slowly began to recolonise the land. Birch was the first pioneer tree species, followed by pine and then hazel, elm, oak and alder. At the same time hunter-gatherers were refining...
...dynamic spaces, from newly cleared areas to maturing edge vegetation, means that there is always something in bloom to support vital insect-plant partnerships. Butterflies Woodland edge habitats are essential for...
...the tree’s life cycle: from establishment and protection through to pruning and harvesting. Each of these stages needs thoughtful consideration when designing a new agroforestry system. As with any good...
...more than possible for you to walk your woodland and get a feel for its potential. Understanding your local market It’s important to research local markets to understand current demand...
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