...became extinct, their activity was replaced by that of humans. Our ancestors harvested timber to provide fuel and shelter and cleared woodland to free up land for agriculture. Over time,...
...Keep it Clean! Never assume an area to be free of pests, diseases, or invasive non-native species. Many threats are microscopic or are very hard to spot. Sometimes it can...
...500,000km estimated to be in the UK. In no time at all, they can be given the opportunity to sprout, grow and seed, providing a free tree nursery on our...
...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...
...of consignments will also receive a post-planting inspection by the Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate, to ensure the plants are pest and disease free. More information can be found on...
...here: FREE Woods into Management Webinars – RDI Associates (ruraldevelopment.org.uk) Slide from webinar 1: Sustainable Woodland Management - how and why do woodlands benefit Finally, further support and advice is...
...release of 10 case studies in the free Managing for Resilience report we published in July in partnership with the Forestry Commission is very timely, falling just after the launch...
...which areas are pest-free. Observatree also conducts the UK’s only country-wide survey for oak and plane lace bugs. These two pests are not known to be in the UK yet...
...disease-free areas. Consider buying British-grown plants to avoid being party to an accidental introduction of a pest or disease. Biosecurity Kit Here at the Forestry Commission, we’re encouraging everyone to...
...event is completely free. Virtual show visitors will browse just as they would at the ARB Show; our exhibitors have filled the interactive showground map with a huge range virtual...
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