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...
Search results for VIPREG2024 1xbet promo code for free bet New Zealand
Reducing the impact of deer on the natural environment - consultation opens
...to flourish, and to prevent economic damage to agricultural crops and trees managed for timber production. As such, the Forestry Commission and Defra are now seeking views on a new...
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
...cell grown trees, rather than bare rooted stock. Planting in autumn will allow trees to respond better to their new site conditions before the challenges of spring and hot weather....
5 tips for managing your woodland this autumn
...grow new roots sooner and are better able to survive spring droughts. Potted Douglas fir saplings at Maelor Forest Nurseries. 5. Look out for signs of tree disease With the...
5 tips for managing your woodland this winter
Posted by:
MacBradan Bones, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Tree health, Tree planting, Woodland management
...covered track in a woodland with a low sun shining through the trees. Credit: Paul Nunns, © Forestry England 1. Check on areas of new planting If you have any...
The Mercian Project: empowering woodland owners to improve biodiversity
...scheme for great crested newts, has created valuable new habitat. Heavy machinery being used to clear a pond filled with scrub. Credit: Russell Critchley Support and training Beyond practical management...
A year of growth: tree planting rates hit their highest level in over 20 years
...over 20 years. The figures show that over the past year, 5,765 hectares of new woodland were established in England. This means that woodland creation rates over the past year...
Is coppicing right for my woodland?
...East Midlands there’s a coppice mapping project where you can get free advice on how to manage your coppiced woodland and help get coppicing back on the map. Contact your...
The UK Forestry Standard: a guide to sustainable forestry and responsible timber harvesting
...wildlife promoting healthier forests that capture and store carbon, supporting the fight against climate change encouraging the adoption of technologies and best practices that minimise waste and promote resource efficiency,...
From lumberjack to lumberjill: Why forestry isn't just for men.
...news piece that went out in the 40s; footage of the Lumberjills working hard, cutting timber, driving machinery – and a man narrating over the top, with patronising phrases such...
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.
