Into the woods: from quarry to nature reserve
...dominated, there is ongoing conservation work to maintain the nature reserve. In 2021, fell ponies were brought to the site temporarily to graze on the scrub to allow the wildflowers...
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It's a great time to be in forestry
...is possible. Employers in the forestry sector also need ecologists to ensure sustainable practices that benefit biodiversity. Landscape architects design how woodlands fit in the landscape. Economists ensure optimal decision...
Forestry facing the future: a 50-year horizon scan
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Eleanor Tew, Posted on:
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Biosecurity, Climate change and resilience, Events, Tree health
...horizon scan? In 2023, I was privileged to have the opportunity to bring together a panel of experts to undertake a horizon scan looking at the key issues facing UK...
The future of the urban forest: a new vision for greener towns and cities
...our English towns and cities to flourish. The importance of urban trees The urban forest includes both individual trees and woodland in our urban areas. Whilst woodland provides crucial habitat...
Ashes of hope: 12 years of observing ash dieback in East Anglia
...canopy will become increasingly sparse and thin. For more information and resources on how to identify ash dieback, you can visit Observatree’s ash dieback page, or watch How to identify...
From apprentice to forester: a pioneering cohort’s journey
...I really look forward to bumping into my fellow cohort, in a woodland somewhere, in years to come. A huge thank you to all those involved along the way, from...
Help beat the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle through proactive woodland management
Fred Toft is the Forestry Commission’s Ips typographus Programme Lead within the Plant Health Forestry team. Fred shares insights into the collaborative work happening to help manage this pest, and...
Into the woods: managing the New Forest
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Craig Harrison, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Into the woods series, Woodland management
...its accessible greenspaces. It’s also one of the largest stretches of semi-natural habitat in lowland Britain. The land that Forestry England manages is broadly divided into 3 management areas: inclosures,...
Into the woods: special features in the Forest of Dean
...slows just enough for us to listen, breathe and experience a landscape that continues to inspire. Find out some of the other places to see in the Forest of Dean....
National Plant Health Week: Biosecurity – the first line of defence
...disease-free areas. Consider buying British-grown plants to avoid being party to an accidental introduction of a pest or disease. Biosecurity Kit Here at the Forestry Commission, we’re encouraging everyone to...
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