The ancient tools that shaped our woodlands
...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 their use...
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Nature’s hidden havens: rides, edges and glades
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Emily Robinson, Posted on:
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Landscape, Nature and biodiversity, Woodland management
...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...
Putting the forestry back into agroforestry
...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 farming...
Seeing the wood for the trees: how to harvest timber from your woodland
...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...
The lifecycle of catkins
Posted by:
Emily Robinson, Posted on:
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Categories:
Nature and biodiversity, Soil, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...opened by cutting. Left unmanaged, hazel may survive for around 80 years, but coppiced stools can live for several hundred years. Hazel also provides vital habitat for the protected hazel...
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