...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...
...and management decisions. The conference, now in its fourth year, is co-organised by the Forestry Commission, the CLA and Grown in Britain. If you're involved in any aspect of forestry,...
...be limited to Japan. Petrakia liobae is thought to be a European species and not introduced. The fungal pathogen was first discovered in Switzerland in 2008, followed by findings in...
...to escape via what is usually (unfortunately) a drive to the woods. I like to hope that my children do too as they frequently get dragged along regardless, to discover...
...In the face of climate change, our forests need to remain healthy and resilient to continue to produce timber and deliver valuable benefits to nature and society. Sustainable forestry promotes...
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...behind the scenes to show the work of Forestry Commission’s plant health forestry team and discuss how you can help protect our trees, woods and forests for generations to come....
...For example in relation to Phytophthora ramorum working with industry, we issue wood processing and movement licences to operators in the UK and carry out audits of authorised processors to...
...was to identify infected species using aerial and ground surveillance, assisting landowners in removing infected plants such as rhododendron to reduce the chance of further spread. Surveillance activities started in...
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