Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, shares how wood ants act as a keystone species in promoting a healthy woodland ecosystem. As spring awakens in the British countryside,...
...market (such as those certified by the WCC) far outstrips the supply. The Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF) has been supporting the development of new Codes and Standards like...
Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain advisor at the Forestry Commission, talks about the introduction of this ambitious new government policy and some of the benefits it can bring for England’s...
...the hectares of new woodland funded by the programme so far. Defra and England’s Community Forests welcomed two new Community Forests into the network during National Tree Week, Tees Valley...
...received a share of £9.8 million in funding to kickstart tree planting activity, create new green jobs and boost access to nature. More than 100 new green jobs will be...
...Squirrel Appreciation Day, we supported the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) with the launch of their England Red Squirrel Action Plan (ERSAP) 2023-2028, to help protect and enhance England’s endangered red...
...wood – and a lot of it. Person installing wood fibre insulation between two parallel battens of wood. Credit: Steico 3. Wood for aviation fuel Lastly, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)...
...woodland creation are transforming Cumbria’s landscape at Lowther Estate and creating new business opportunities. With support from the Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Eden Rivers Trust, the estate has...
...the current 28 days use a new dispute resolution process to escalate sustained objections to the Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committee (FWAC) who will review proposals and evidence and provide...
...important woodland habitats we value for wildlife. Ensuring that management, including deer and grey squirrel, is thought about in the design of new woods will enable our new woodlands to...
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