Diversifying land use with timber production at the Lowther Estate
...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...
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Don’t get stumped by timber terms: understanding the differences between hardwood and softwood
...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...
A year of growth: tree planting rates hit their highest level in over 20 years
...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...
How Woodland Heritage is building a thriving UK wood culture
...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...
How we’re improving the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG)
...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...
Using the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard in England
...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...
Introducing the new groups grant to protect against Oak Processionary Moth
...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...
The importance of woodland and trees to UK bats
...works and the legal responsibilities around these protected species. Book now for: European Protected Species for Foresters, Tuesday, 10 September 2024 -Lyme Park & Goyte Forest, Stockport, SK12 2NR European...
Plant Health Week 2024: Live Tree Health Clinic
During National Plant Health Week 2024, our panel of experts from the Forestry Commission, Forest Research, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Observatree led a live Tree Health Clinic Q&A on...
Growing strong: Defra’s Trees and Forestry Team reflect on the last 6 months
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...4 years, and our hopes for 2024/25. As we write, the recent freeze has passed and Storms Isha and Jocelyn have blown through the country. All this noteworthy weather has...
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