Three reasons why England needs more conifer planting
...to meet carbon capture targets. For instance, 10ha of Douglas fir (a popular coniferous tree that grows well in the UK) planted today would produce around 4,000 (4180) m3 of...
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Is your woodland a home for hedgehogs?
...'vulnerable to extinction' on the red list for mammals, the hedgehog, along with many other species, requires a call to action. Most hedgehogs today are recorded in urban settings. Conservation...
Into the woods: enhancing local history with woodland and green space
...spoil heap of Sutton Manor Colliery was transformed into the community woodland we know today. Over 2 million trees were planted, creating a haven for wildlife, the local community and...
Unlocking potential: products, people and possibilities
...Brown will speak about how the Forestry Commission plays its part in creating and maintaining thriving, resilient treescapes that provide sustainable products, not only for today but for the future....
It's a great time to be in forestry
...the atmosphere. You can really make a difference. So, why wait? Come join us and launch your career in forestry today! Person planting a tree © Forestry England Discover more...
Into the Woods: Spring Bluebells
...estate, still noticeable from its lime lined avenues and arboretum, planted in the Victorian era. Today, its network of public footpaths connect woodland, meadows, streams and Budworth Mere, providing a...
The UK Forestry Standard: a guide to sustainable forestry and responsible timber harvesting
...wildlife promoting healthier forests that capture and store carbon, supporting the fight against climate change encouraging the adoption of technologies and best practices that minimise waste and promote resource efficiency,...
Tackling plastics in woodland creation
Posted by:
Katie Goldsbrough, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Tree planting, Woodland creation
...fully as they are today, plastic tree guards were once sold as being able to be left out in the environment. We now know this is not the right thing...
The first phase of the Forestry Commission’s new approach to consultation is live
...first phase for implementing this new approach (phase 1a and 1b see table below) will be implemented today (26 February 2024). This will include the shortening of the consultation public...
National Tree Week 2023
Posted by:
Sir William Worsley, Posted on:
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Categories:
Tree health, Tree planting, Urban trees, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...in the wake of Dutch elm disease face a different threat today, as damaging ash dieback impacts their health. As a nation, we are now making great progress in increasing...
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