...line wire. In other areas, instead of plastic netting, we’ve used high-tensile stock fencing. I'm quite happy to think that we'll be able to take that down once the trees...
...and included the development of a digital woodland suitability mapping tool. The tool draws on layers of geographic information to identify influencers for woodland planting. This removed all land with...
...in a consistent way and communicating this both internally and to outside stakeholders including local residents. Landscape does matter: How do residents engage with woodland creation? Knowing how a scheme...
...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:...
...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....
...to be collected in a mixed woodland in the Forest of Dean. Crown copyright Fostering innovation The timber industry today combines traditional practices with modern innovations to tackle contemporary challenges...
...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...
...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...
...the UK and are the top nocturnal predators of flying insects. Most of the 18 bat species found in the UK evolved to use trees as roosts, while many also...
...to do and we need to action 2 main priorities. How to deal with legacy plastic tree protection left in the environment How to reduce the amount of plastic we...
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