...and create new opportunities. 'Buying local' is becoming increasingly important to customers resulting in an exciting shift towards the creation of markets that prioritise and promote the use of locally...
...a podcast was definitely a new approach for me! However, it was an absolute pleasure to be asked to join this podcast mini-series and have the opportunity to speak to...
...stable timber well suited to use in buildings. However, very little UK grown sweet chestnut is used in construction. The majority is converted into fencing or burnt as biomass. The...
...system at Shimpling Park Farm is a no-brainer. We don’t intend to use it everywhere on the farm, but we do want to get trees into arable fields. I’m looking...
...industry supplying raw material essential to our response to coronavirus. Despite the outbreak, machine operators continue to harvest and hauliers continue to move roundwood from roadside to mill. Wood processors...
...the community and upskill them in what to look out for, when and how to report can turn curious locals into a powerhouse of citizen science What does the future...
...shapes our forests and how careful management can ensure they continue to thrive alongside healthy trees. 1. Hazel dormice A hazel dormouse amongst leaf litter. Credit: Forestry England With their...
...could grow trees but could also be used to establish other habitat types. We can look to see how planting further afield, for example in river catchment areas, could help...
...woodland? How are you going to access the site? What can you do now to save you some legwork further down the line? How will you manage other plants and...
...like tool handles to large diameter “standard” trees for timber. These methods created diverse, multi-aged native woodlands that supported rich biodiversity and are still utilised today. By 1900, however, woodland...
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