...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...
...increasingly used across estates and in landscape-scale projects to reduce deer and squirrel impacts, whilst night vision helps deer managers increase their effectiveness within current legislation. Research into grey squirrel...
...the spread and/or introduction of tree pests, diseases, and invasive non-native species. It often surprises people how simple, inexpensive, and quick it can be to take these precautions, and what...
...incursion (inset: breeding galleries in the bark). Although the beetle poses no threat to human health, it can have a serious impact on our spruce trees. They bore into wood...
...increasing root development to encourage uptake of more water and reducing water loss from leaves during the hottest periods. Early signs include wilting of leaves/needles, and in these initial stages...
...putting forward project ideas for your area. We encourage communities to come together to make a difference to your local area and remember this special time. To get involved and...
...and how to apply for one. As the Government’s forestry experts, we are continuing to carry out our functions as the forestry industry regulator, as plant health inspector and as...
...to coordinate a group to create a local OPM Management Plan. The total funding given will therefore depend on how long this takes, which will in turn depend on the...
...boost in funding for Forest Research giving an insight into, and underpinning the importance of, Research and Development to the work of the NCF Programme. Scientific research will leave a...
...health. Making time for your wellbeing is very important, so get into the woods and enjoy watching them come alive! Read further guidance on how to manage your woodland or...
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