Into the woods: special features in the Forest of Dean
 
 
      ...bloom. This perennial creates a spectacular and fragrant carpet which in this location has so far managed to be free of wild boar incursions – and boar love to eat...
 
 
      ...bloom. This perennial creates a spectacular and fragrant carpet which in this location has so far managed to be free of wild boar incursions – and boar love to eat...
 
 
      ...status: not present Symptoms: larval tunnels on the surface of the potato tuber Epitrix potato flea beetles pose a serious threat to potato production in the UK. Potato tubers or...
 
 
      ...disease-free areas. Consider buying British-grown plants to avoid being party to an accidental introduction of a pest or disease. Biosecurity Kit Here at the Forestry Commission, we’re encouraging everyone to...
 
 
      ...the ARB Show straight to our supporters and visitors. The Virtual ARB Show 2020 opens on Friday 15 May and will feature an interactive showground filled with top industry exhibitors...
 
 
      ...We cannot eliminate all risks and we all have a part to play in protecting our trees, woods and forests for future generations to enjoy. To help protect our nation’s...
 
 
      ...species in England. Looking ahead we have to establish the right mix of trees for our future forests to give them the best chance of adapting to and surviving in...
 
 
      ...forestry sector continues to play a critical role supplying materials essential to our response to coronavirus. As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease, I can think of no better way...
 
 
      ...to safeguard entire plant supply chains, which includes plant nurseries, garden centres, landscapers, arborists and gardens. The overarching goal is to promote a culture that strives constantly to understand the...
 
 
      ...of my PhD programme, I spent three months seconded to the Scottish Parliament, writing policy research briefings on land use issues and other environmental topics. I caught the bug, returned...
 
 
      It has never been a more exciting time to be in forestry. The government’s target to treble tree planting rates in England during this Parliament, along with the push to...