Why woodland edge matters
...team with Robin Gray, who covers Northern England. In this blog, Richard explores why edge design matters and how our new guidance can transform your woodland. The edges of a...
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A greener future: how tree planting initiatives are transforming England's landscape
...year. Planting brings green spaces closer to where people live and work, creates new green jobs for local communities and supports sustainable growth all while tackling climate change. The government...
The future of the urban forest: a new vision for greener towns and cities
Andrew Jones, Chair of the Urban Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committee Network (UFWACN) discusses the importance of the urban forest, and how a new vision for urban forestry will help...
Welcoming autumn: a season of transition
...the contrast between this year's small green cones and the larger brown cones from previous years finally splitting apart. Meanwhile, new cone buds are already forming for next year's cycle!...
Celebrating 10 years of our ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign: how simple actions protect our trees
...behind some of the most damaging tree and plant diseases worldwide. These include Ramorum disease in Britain, sudden oak death in the US and Kauri dieback in New Zealand. Through...
Future-proofing our woodlands and forests against climate change
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Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...kept to the minimum required and involve the least damaging intervention to quickly and successfully establish your trees. New woodland creation When planting new woodland, establishing trees quickly is crucial....
Do one thing for forests
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Agroforestry, Climate change and resilience, Nature and biodiversity, Timber, Tree and seed production, Urban trees, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...products such as timber, fruit, nuts and biomass, as well as emerging opportunities in nature markets. The good news is that agroforestry is not a one-size-fits-all approach. From shelterbelts and...
Supporting seed supply across the nation’s forests and beyond
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Climate change and resilience, Tree and seed production
...for a third round of funding applications, with £260,000 available for projects during 2024/25. Collecting dry seed in thinned area in Oxley Wood, Essex. Credit: Clive Ellis As well as...
Speaking up about mental health in forestry and arboriculture
...need to change, that led to the creation of the Wellbeing in Forestry group in 2024. Supported by the Forestry Commission, this group brought together organisations from across the sector...
From bare field to thriving woodland: the next chapter at Breach Park Farm
...are now living through that moment. With it has come a new question and a new challenge, how do we open this woodland up for the benefit of our wider...
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