Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common

...estate which I’d been confined to for most of the first lockdown, this tiny patch of urban woodland felt like freedom. I imagined walking my dog among the trees, free...
...estate which I’d been confined to for most of the first lockdown, this tiny patch of urban woodland felt like freedom. I imagined walking my dog among the trees, free...
...ancient landscapes, rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The mixture of woodland, heathland, wetlands and grassland creates a unique and varied ecosystem – including the forest’s well-known free-roaming animals. Forestry England...
...and create new opportunities. 'Buying local' is becoming increasingly important to customers resulting in an exciting shift towards the creation of markets that prioritise and promote the use of locally...
...wildlife promoting healthier forests that capture and store carbon, supporting the fight against climate change encouraging the adoption of technologies and best practices that minimise waste and promote resource efficiency,...
...can strengthen the economy Timber is the ultimate sustainable, carbon negative, waste free, recyclable material – the exemplar of a circular economy. More conifer woodlands will increase the contribution timber...
...never be sure whether a site is free from pests or disease. Sometimes it can take a while for affected trees to display symptoms of infection or infestation. It's better...
...diverse. 'Agroforestry and Trees in Regenerative Farming Systems' Jon and Ben are joined by David Brass from The Lakes Free Range Egg Company in Cumbria, and Devon farmer, Andy Gray,...
...set centrally, but also to have an independent voice through the advisors. Much of the free advice and support that is already available fails to cascade to the farm level,...
...became extinct, their activity was replaced by that of humans. Our ancestors harvested timber to provide fuel and shelter and cleared woodland to free up land for agriculture. Over time,...
...Leave Clean, and Keep it Clean! Never assume an area to be free of pests, diseases, or invasive non-native species. Many threats are microscopic or are very hard to spot....