Introducing our new blog
A huge welcome to our new Forestry Commission blog. On this blog we’ll be bringing you regular updates on the work that we do, from the people that do it....
Search results for VIPREG2024 1xbet new promo code South Africa
Why is biosecurity important to the health of our trees?
...actions? You should carry out basic biosecurity actions before entering and leaving each new site you visit, even if they are within the same area. This is because you can...
Sharing experiences for our future forests and woodlands
...woods are a key part of the escape plan. However, our forests and woods face significant challenges now, partly because of our changing climate and new pests and diseases. The...
Tree-mendous news - Local Authority Treescapes Fund and Urban Tree Challenge Fund to launch again!
...both allow local authorities and community groups to access funds for new large-scale tree planting projects, the funds have some unique differences outlined below. Please note, for the second year...
Making space for nature – to benefit water
...a new woodland across slopes or beside a river can help to intercept run-off and greatly reduce pollution from entering nearby waterways. The N and P in overland water flows,...
Better biosecurity for nurseries and our future woodlands
...June 2022 the new initiative will ensure that plant health management standards are in place for nurseries supplying trees for the England Woodland Creation Offer and Tree Health Pilot restocking...
Keepers of Time: How Government are protecting and improving ancient and native woodland and ancient and veteran trees.
Posted by:
Defra, Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Woodland Trust, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Ancient woodland
...native woodland and ancient and veteran trees which will be delivered through other current and future policy. Credit: Woodland Trust What’s new? Defra have refreshed the whole policy to reflect...
Trees – A natural way to help our waterways
...soil on sloping ground trees help to shield the soil by lowering wind speed, preventing it from being ‘blown away’ Fallen leaf litter from trees also creates new organic matter...
How to help young trees survive prolonged hot dry weather
Posted by:
Chris Watson, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Tree planting, Woodland creation
...months after planting are a critical time for young trees as they adapt to new site conditions, develop their roots and get established. During this period, water availability is a...
5 tips for managing your woodland this autumn
...and recycle tree shelters and guards. Newly planted trees in tree guards at the Forest of Dean. Credit: Forestry England 2. Build protective fencing The drop in temperature and the...
Related content and links
Events
We attend a range of events to meet customers and give advice and guidance on planting and managing woodland.
We also hold face-to-face and online training events on specific grant schemes and areas of forestry.
See our calendar of events.
Work for us
See Civil Service Jobs for current vacancies at the Forestry Commission.
Read stories from our staff on the work that they do.
Stay up to date
Sign up to our eAlerts to receive the latest information, advice and news from the Forestry Commission on a local and national scale.
