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....
Three reasons why England needs more conifer planting
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Ian Tubby, Posted on:
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Carbon, Climate change and resilience, Economy, Timber, Woodland creation
...account for less than 10% of the total area of new woodland. Whereas ~20% are for woodlands larger than 10ha which account for about 65% of new woodland area. ...
The Mercian Project: empowering woodland owners to improve biodiversity
...scheme for great crested newts, has created valuable new habitat. Heavy machinery being used to clear a pond filled with scrub. Credit: Russell Critchley Support and training Beyond practical management...
Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common
For UK Fungus Day on 5 October 2024, Forestry Commission Content Officer Emily Robinson delves into the world of fungi and urban woodland ecology at Streatham Common. An impulsive move...
The importance of woodland and trees to UK bats
...insect prey. For instance, the common pipistrelle prefers midges, while the brown long-eared bat feeds on moths and beetles. Brown long-eared bat. Copyright: Daniel Hargreaves Woodland and trees are also...
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