...encouraged by farming grants to provide ‘stepping stone habitat’ for wildlife impacted by climate change to establish agroforestry systems (the integration of trees into the farming system) to diversify income...
...applied at scale in the UK. Coupling developments in (soil and tree) sensor technology to enhanced data analysis allows internet-based dashboards to be developed to inform irrigation scheduling decisions in...
...assess the site for interventions to secure a stronghold for smooth newts, common frogs and toads. We also aimed to install holding ponds to prevent the small, sloped woodland from...
...demand upon them. A desire to generate funding in a sustainable way and to manage the plantation to its full potential led us to gain new qualifications and start a...
...either need to apply to the scheme, or apply to Fera Science Ltd for a Ready to Plant Assessment for the stock they supply to each grant. The Ready to...
...have trees or shrubs adjacent to rides and open space within the woodland, then coppice could be incorporated into ride management to allow more light into the ride, which then...
...actions of these women in the 1940s inspired and connected an industry that has more women working in it than ever in 2023. Kate spots her submitted image in The...
...to do and we need to action 2 main priorities. How to deal with legacy plastic tree protection left in the environment How to reduce the amount of plastic we...
...free tools to help land managers better understand the suitability of alternative species. The Ecological Site Classification Decision Support System (ESC-DSS) requires the input of soil moisture and nutrient information...
...the right move for me. It has given me instant exposure to the forestry industry. We’ve had opportunities to go to active harvesting sites to see what machines are used...
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