...of 2022. While many newly planted trees elsewhere died from drought, we didn’t lose any new trees at Culm Davy. A newly planted mixed species woodland plantation The woodland is...
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at Forestry Commission, reveals the surprising ways that mosses, liverworts and lichen contribute to woodlands. They can be easily overlooked due to their small size, but...
...to the vents hidden in the trees connected to mining shafts that remain underground. Links between the industrial past and the wooded present become obvious when you know what to...
...I have lived in the Forest of Dean nearly all my life and have spent countless pleasurable hours walking its woodlands, I am still discovering new and interesting areas to...
...that promotes the protection of our best and most versatile land for food production, there are certain circumstances where trees or woodland can complement a productive farming landscape. Find out...
...in rural areas try to avoid an event that might be in the middle of lambing season to avoid alienating busy farmers. What do you want to achieve from consultation?...
...signals that other species in the ecosystem are facing similar challenges, making them invaluable early warning systems. A smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) on the ground. Credit: Donald Hobern Helping amphibians...
...where income is a primary focus, the UKFS ensures that space is created for biodiversity, that native species are planted, and it protects important features such as water courses and...
...charming to think that the next time you look at a woodland management plan, that 10-year rotation is deeply rooted in our past. For more information on woodland management, read...
...thicket nesting habitats that grow well in these transitional areas. Forest openings provide foraging opportunities for insectivorous species (species that feed on insects), such as the spotted flycatcher that visits...
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