Ashes of hope: 12 years of observing ash dieback in East Anglia
...(where the top of the tree has been cut to encourage new growth) and those with no heavy limbs and seemingly healthy, were removed without obvious cause. An ash tree...
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From apprentice to forester: a pioneering cohort’s journey
...on a variety of new challenges within the forestry sector. Some of my cohort graduates have secured roles within the Forestry Commission, taking on vital roles as Woodland Officers, Regulations...
Fungi are the foundation for new life and healthy woodland ecosystems
...regeneration. Instead, fungi transform death into the foundation for new life, ensuring the continuous renewal that sustains thriving forests. Green elf cup is a saprobic fungus that stains deadwood blue,...
Appreciating woodland ecosystems through winter birdwatching
...way for woodlands to naturally regenerate and expand: holly grows beneath oak, hawthorn colonises clearings and ivy climbs new trees because birds carried seeds from parent plants. This winter, watch...
Making the most of your timber: unlocking the value of low-quality wood
...free from soil or stones for the best results and a good market value. There is strong market for biomass and woodchip, and it can be relatively straightforward to find...
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,...
National Plant Health Week: Here are the pests and diseases threatening our plants
...Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Forestry Commission have an important part to play in keeping them healthy, but with your help we have a much better chance making...
What is Observatree and how does it help our trees?
...which areas are pest-free. Observatree also conducts the UK’s only country-wide survey for oak and plane lace bugs. These two pests are not known to be in the UK yet...
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...
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