...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...
...and access to nature. However, for England’s woodlands to flourish, it’s up to us to ensure they are nurtured and in good condition. In this blog I’ll be exploring the...
...projected to capture over 4,000 tonnes of carbon over the next century. Community involvement has been integral, with local residents participating in planting days and enjoying newly created walkways and...
...animals – it provides a window into the interconnected systems that sustain our woodlands, even in the harshest season. Forest of Dean in the snow. Credit: Forestry England Spot resident...
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...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...spread 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...
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