...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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,...
...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...
...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....
...the Chatsworth Estate, to discuss their enterprises and highlight opportunities for making money from trees on farms. From grants to wood fuel and carbon credits to timber, the opportunities are...
...set centrally, but also to have an independent voice through the advisors. Much of the free advice and support that is already available fails to cascade to the farm level,...
...squirrel management, which if successful could be used elsewhere within mainland Britain to reduce invasive grey squirrel populations, protect and restore native woodland, and work towards the return of native...
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