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...
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The wider benefits of Continuous Cover Forestry
...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...
Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common
...estate which I’d been confined to for most of the first lockdown, this tiny patch of urban woodland felt like freedom. I imagined walking my dog among the trees, free...
Into the woods: managing the New Forest
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Craig Harrison, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Into the woods series, Woodland management
...ancient landscapes, rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The mixture of woodland, heathland, wetlands and grassland creates a unique and varied ecosystem – including the forest’s well-known free-roaming animals. Forestry England...
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,...
Three reasons why England needs more conifer planting
...Why? Because conifer grows fast and stores lots of carbon quickly. The statutory tree planting target assumes that we need to plant at least 30% conifer or other fast-growing species...
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...
Discover our 'Trees on Farms' podcast mini-series
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Jon Burgess, Posted on:
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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 trees can stack up to help your farm business diversify
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Peter Knox, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...Weekly. Market trends [printed publications] 2. Andersons The Farm Business Consultants Ltd. Farm Business Review 2022 [report] 3. Woodland Trust, July 2014. The role of trees in free range poultry...
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,...
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