The importance of woodland and trees to UK bats
...the UK and are the top nocturnal predators of flying insects. Most of the 18 bat species found in the UK evolved to use trees as roosts, while many also...
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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...
Biodiversity net gain – what can we expect for trees and woodlands?
...trees within new developments, to give them the best chance of growing to maturity, contributing to nature recovery and climate resilience in our towns and cities. Creating new woodlands will...
Tackling tree pests and diseases at our borders
...in any firewood, and this enabled us to gain an insight into the trade and develop an inspection regime based on risk. These inspections have demonstrated that most of this...
It's a great time to be in forestry
...making. Scientists advance our understanding to grow resilient forests for an unknown future. Communications professionals share success stories to inspire involvement for people to make a difference. Roles also include...
Forestry facing the future: a 50-year horizon scan
Posted by:
Eleanor Tew, Posted on:
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Categories:
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...
Two years on from our Centenary milestone
Posted by:
Sir William Worsley, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Woodland creation
...that we successfully put processes in place to help us maintain our critical work while many staff were forced to work from home, including tree health management and port inspections,...
Responding to ash dieback: assessing your risk and what you can do
...footpath and use warning signs to inform walkers. Think long-term. Consider the opportunities to both retain and restock. Replanting where ash has needed to be felled and diversifying tree species...
Launch of the England Trees Action Plan
Posted by:
Sir William Worsley, Posted on:
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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Climate change and resilience, Tree health, Urban trees, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...act now to leave future generations a better environment. We need to work towards net zero emissions by 2050; to address biodiversity loss; to better connect people with nature; and...
Cracking down on illegal felling
...to increase them. There is also a greater incentive for unscrupulous people to look for loopholes in the law. We need to close them. The Environment Bill will put this...
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