Into the woods: special features in the Forest of Dean
...bloom. This perennial creates a spectacular and fragrant carpet which in this location has so far managed to be free of wild boar incursions – and boar love to eat...
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Putting the forestry back into agroforestry
...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...
Why is biosecurity important to the health of our trees?
...never be sure whether a site is free from pests or disease. Sometimes it can take a while for affected trees to display symptoms of infection or infestation. It's better...
Making the most of your timber: unlocking the value of low-quality wood
...free from soil or stones for the best results and a good market value. There is strong market for biomass and woodchip, and it can be relatively straightforward to find...
Discover our 'Trees on Farms' podcast mini-series
Posted by:
Jon Burgess, Posted on:
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Categories:
Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...diverse. 'Agroforestry and Trees in Regenerative Farming Systems' Jon and Ben are joined by David Brass from The Lakes Free Range Egg Company in Cumbria, and Devon farmer, Andy Gray,...
How Morrisons are supporting farmers to plant trees
...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,...
Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds: 2022 successful applicants
...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,...
Want to help protect our trees? Find out what you can do with simple biosecurity
...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...
Why woods are so important for nature
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Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...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...
Six tips to help you apply for the England Woodland Creation Offer
...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...
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