Defra’s Trees and Forestry team – looking back at a busy year

...about how she wants to develop a foundation of knowledge that will support her future career, and help others to get informed, interested, and passionate about forestry in the UK....
...about how she wants to develop a foundation of knowledge that will support her future career, and help others to get informed, interested, and passionate about forestry in the UK....
...growing season. It can be hard to know where to start during these cold months, so we’ve put together our top 5 tips for managing your woodland this winter. A snow...
Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor and Jim Smith, Urban Forestry Advisor at the Forestry Commission explore how integrating trees into new developments can contribute towards delivering biodiversity net gain....
...ancient woodland to young trees, lakes to reedbeds to meadows and picnic areas, there’s plenty to enjoy. Young holly tree, Northwich Community Woodlands New 'Into the woods' posts will be...
...making. Scientists advance our understanding to grow resilient forests for an unknown future. Communications professionals share success stories to inspire involvement for people to make a difference. Roles also include...
...horizon scan? In 2023, I was privileged to have the opportunity to bring together a panel of experts to undertake a horizon scan looking at the key issues facing UK...
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at Forestry Commission, shares how wood ants act as a keystone species in promoting a healthy woodland ecosystem. As spring awakens in the British countryside, a...
...our English towns and cities to flourish. The importance of urban trees The urban forest includes both individual trees and woodland in our urban areas. Whilst woodland provides crucial habitat...
...its accessible greenspaces. It’s also one of the largest stretches of semi-natural habitat in lowland Britain. The land that Forestry England manages is broadly divided into 3 management areas: inclosures,...
...in Technical Training, managing the early adoption of the Level 2 apprenticeship in the Forestry Commission in England in 2013. Image Credit: Yasmin Centeno This has led to what I...