...from the remote landscapes of Scotland to the bustling green spaces of Greater London. I feel very fortunate to have ended up in my current role as Deputy Surveyor of...
...assessment data to build up a picture of woodland condition at a national, regional and sub regional level. This helps us to target initiatives, feed into Local Nature Recovery Strategies...
...is worth persevering as there are so many surprising rewards if you adopt this approach. The Continuous Cover Forestry Group promotes silvicultural practice (the care and cultivation of woodlands to...
...above an understorey of hazel, wych elm, alder, small-leaved lime and beech. Different fern species thrive in the moist conditions alongside the stream and springs while bluebells, dog’s mercury and...
...pruning is a key technique which involves systematically removing lower branches to create clean stems and an elevated canopy. This serves three purposes: producing valuable knot-free timber, allowing light to...
...British hardwoods, with hazel, willow, sweet chestnut and oak being good species. Coppiced hazel stools showing vigorous multi-stemmed regrowth. Photo credit Chris Cowell of Coppice Products. Stools coppiced in the...
...the spread of these harmful organisms. Why is biosecurity important? Although pests and diseases can spread naturally, the distance they travel is normally limited by environmental factors and their own...
...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...
...scheme through Woodsure for woodland owners selling fuelwood. Using wood for biomass Biomass refers to using wood as fuel to generate heat or electricity. It’s become increasingly popular in the...
...albeit with an option for maternity forestry clothing if required! ‘Women in Forestry, The Lumberjill’s Story’ runs from the 19 May – 10 December 2023 at Grizedale. Entrance is free....
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