...objectives to use the tools available to them to create new woodlands and manage existing ones with resilience in mind. Simply bringing neglected woodlands back into management is a good...
...desirable land use. The metric will be used in beta format for user testing and feedback before release of the full, finalised metric in June 2023. Read the new guidance....
...and/or introduction of tree pests, diseases, and invasive non-native species. It often surprises people how simple, inexpensive, and quick it can be to take these precautions, and what an important...
...trees within new developments, to give them the best chance of growing to maturity, contributing to nature recovery and climate resilience in our towns and cities. Creating new woodlands will...
...Have you been thinking about a career change? Are you considering a career in forestry? If so, we’ve compiled 7 top tips to help you make that jump into your...
...amount of broadleaf seed supply, which therefore must be used efficiently. Seed pelleting can be used to resolve this issue. However, the pelleting process commonly used in the horticultural industry...
...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...
...the winter, particularly after snowfall. Hares Hard winters can drive hares into woodlands resulting in localised damage to young, unprotected trees. This can take the form of cleanly bitten-off leading...
...their resilience to future droughts. Many of the projects will also allow suppliers to produce more diverse stock, whether that be through investing in seed storage that allows them to...
...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...
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