...revenue streams can be generated from planting through the sale of carbon credits under the Woodland Carbon Code. Furthermore, harvesting trees for timber and firewood can also provide reliable short...
...production can produce similar levels of income to agriculture in the long term, especially on marginal land. Landowners can also access income from carbon markets via the Woodland Carbon Code....
...the Woodland Carbon Code, Lowther Estate will be able to use or sell carbon credits once the woodland has matured. We plan to sell a third of the credits and...
...through large events such as the National Deer Conference (attended by over 300 people in 2024) to local workshops and one-to-one advice for woodland owners, agents and managers. Sharing successes...
...in the UK is softwood, a high proportion of which is used as long-lasting products which can be used in construction and related sectors. Source: Forestry Statistics 2024, Chapter 2...
...Yesterday, the Forestry Commission published their latest set of Provisional Woodland Statistics and Key Performance Indicators, covering 2024-25. Tree planting in England is now at its highest recorded rate in...
...and to build wood culture in one place. Attendees of the 2024 Woodland to Workshop Course, on day three at Whitney Sawmills. Credit: Woodland Heritage A catalyst for wood culture...
...to make the whole woodland creation process more efficient. So, from 11 December 2024 we’re changing the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) process. WCPG supports landowners, land managers and public...
...of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) came into full effect on 1 October 2024. We’ll explain what this means for you, highlight some of the key changes and tell you...
...until August 2024. The new scheme aims to establish better coordination between landowners and managers at a local level to help tackle the hazardous pest. Calling all owners of infested...
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