...Simon Bell’s Woodland Design workshops back in 1997 and here I am today, 26 years later delivering those workshops. The workshops set out how applying UKFS guidelines and requirements to...
...want to provide access to design their woods for people to enjoy. Forestry England continue to break down barriers for visitors and welcome everyone into the nation’s forests. This includes:...
...assess the site for interventions to secure a stronghold for smooth newts, common frogs and toads. We also aimed to install holding ponds to prevent the small, sloped woodland from...
...design policies to make better use of low carbon building materials, including timber. The UK is particularly exposed to global supply and demand; we import around 73% of the wood...
...was to establish in Great Britain, it has the potential to cause significant economic and environmental damage to our forestry and timber industries. The Science Examining bark panel samples for...
...we’re talking to the public, is make sure they understand exactly what we mean by it. Put simply, biosecurity refers to any measures or precautions that aim to prevent the...
...use free mapping tools such as the Sylva Foundation’s My Forest system to create an application map, using their guidance on how to produce EWCO compliant maps. 5. Make sure...
...Speak to your local nursery to find out more. There are many alternative species to oak which can be considered, as well as ways to use the available oak supply...
...successfully integrating trees into your farming business. To be put in touch with your local AFWO, please email GRNationalteam@forestrycommission.gov.uk with your location and they will get back to you shortly....
...populations and allows species to adapt to environmental changes. Butterflies use rides as flight paths, while mammals follow these natural highways to find food, mates and new territories. Over the...
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