Applications to the 2024 Professional Forester Apprenticeship are now open. Marcus Ling has just started the apprenticeship programme and is working within the Forestry Commission’s South East and London Area...
...situation. A new role in the Forestry Commission In response to the impetus provided by ash dieback and its parallel threats, the Forestry Commission created a new role – Woodland...
...the traditional route. As a result, somatic embryogenesis can be used to rapidly diversify planting stock in response to changing market or environmental conditions, for instance, by bulking up new...
Peat bog North Yorkshire Moors Neil Riddle is Forestry Commission's Head of Natural Environment. Here, he discusses our work with Natural England on the new trees and peat guidance. Ambitious...
...the principle is not new – traditional grazed orchards or wood pasture are both ancient and wildlife-rich forms of agroforestry – but innovative new ways of combining crops are appearing...
...commented: The TPCG allowed us to invest in new technology, rather than just looking at traditional methods. This new technology is being used in other sectors for water purification which...
...are taking to make it easier for everyone to access them. On 29 November, the government published its Woodland Access Implementation Plan which sets out new ambitions to improve the...
...complete your assessment Earlier this year the app was launched along with new guidance and support. Sylva Foundation led on the build and design of a new app, while the...
...the new woodland would benefit future timber supply and be a resource for research, education, climate resilience and wood culture. New planting at James Wood. Credit: Woodland Heritage This year,...
Andrew Jones, Chair of the Urban Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committee Network (UFWACN) discusses the importance of the urban forest, and how a new vision for urban forestry will help...
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