Phillip Ayres, Land Use Advisor in the East and East Midlands at the Forestry Commission, shares four characteristics to help you identify trees during winter. Winter is here and the...
Mark West from the Green Task Force looks back at his career so far, and how he made the change from being in uniformed service to working in forestry and...
...critical factor. Prolonged exposure to dry conditions can impact trees in several ways. Initially, trees have natural responses which help them cope with these conditions. These can include increasing root...
...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...
...Clean, Keep it Clean and Leave Clean. Find out how to prevent tree pests and diseases. Emma Removing invasive non-native plant species is a great idea as in addition to...
...important, so get into the woods and enjoy watching them come alive! Read further guidance on how to manage your woodland or contact your local Woodland Officer for specialist advice....
...shared with you last year. What has already changed We already made changes to WCPG in December 2023. These included: Stage 1 fixed payment increased from £1,000 to £1,500 overall...
...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...
...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...
...we’ve put down, perhaps the tap root, is our legally binding target to increase tree and woodland canopy cover to at least 16.5% of England by 2050. This is a...
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