Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor and Jim Smith, Urban Forestry Advisor at the Forestry Commission explore how integrating trees into new developments can contribute towards delivering biodiversity net gain....
...in forestry Be open to new opportunities I was open to moving around to different locations and seeking out new opportunities and experiences. I grasped a couple of opportunities, and...
...or rubbing on a tree. Grey squirrel bark stripping. Credit: Red Squirrel South West Our new tree protection guidance We have launched our new tree protection guidance, specifically for woodland...
...put in place until 1 October 2024, after which the new 5th edition must be followed. This transition period provides time to complete existing forestry plans and proposals, and for...
Applications to the 2024 Professional Forester Apprenticeship are now open. Marcus Ling has just started the apprenticeship programme and is working within the Forestry Commission’s South East and London Area...
...revenue streams can be generated from planting through the sale of carbon credits under the Woodland Carbon Code. Furthermore, harvesting trees for timber and firewood can also provide reliable short...
...new funding is available for agroforestry? Within the launch of the new suite of grants, there is the ‘PA4: Agroforestry plan’, which can be used to help you consider whether...
...is fundamental to creating a quality woodland that meets your objectives and society’s needs, while complementing and enhancing our diverse landscape character. The UKFS states that: "New forests and woodlands...
...also designed to be deconstructed and reused after the event and now has a new life on a Scottish estate. These projects demonstrate a clear direction of travel. By combining...
...Improvement team, to enhance EWCO information on GOV.UK. Our refreshed GOV.UK guidance is now clearer, easier to find and more accessible for everyone. New EWCO pages on GOV.UK. Understanding the...
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