Wood ants mean healthy woodlands
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,...
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Biodiversity net gain: what can we expect for trees and woodlands?
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Amanda Newsome, Posted on:
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Urban trees, Woodland creation, Woodland management
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...
Growing strong: Defra’s Trees and Forestry Team reflect on the last 6 months
...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...
New staffing support for Local Authorities creating woodland to tackle climate change
...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...
Diversifying land use with timber production at the Lowther Estate
...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...
Showcasing the work of Defra’s Trees and Forestry Team, the Forestry Commission and our Delivery Partners
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Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, Posted on:
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Careers, Tree health, Urban trees, Woodland creation
...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...
To plant, or not to plant, that is the tree question
...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)...
The Forestry Commission’s new approach to consultation on forestry applications
...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...
Working together to meet government targets for tree planting in England
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Ian Tubby and Adrian Jowitt, Posted on:
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Categories:
Woodland creation, Woodland management
...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...
Tree Production Innovation Fund: third spotlight on successful applicants
...more trees to be produced without increasing current irrigation volumes. More precise irrigation scheduling can maintain or even enhance tree quality. However, implementing novel irrigation protocols requires new user-friendly tools...
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