Interested in the HS2 Woodland Fund? Why you should attend our free workshop
...the West Midlands. Check out the full eligibility rules on our webpage. How can I find out more? We are running a free workshop next Monday (17 June, 10am to...
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Showcasing the work of Defra’s Trees and Forestry Team, the Forestry Commission and our Delivery Partners
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Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation
...country, including the role of trees. Launching our Forestry Training Fund in February, providing free practical forestry training courses to help grow our domestic forestry sector (worth over £2 billion...
Don’t get stumped by timber terms: understanding the differences between hardwood and softwood
...branches. This helps produce knot-free boards and improves processing efficiency. Good form is essential for both hardwoods and softwoods, as it reduces waste and increases value. Growth rate is another...
Tackling plastics in woodland creation
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Katie Goldsbrough, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Tree planting, Woodland creation
...disposal of tree guards. We directly supported a free Tubex recycling hub in Essex in 2023 which recycled more than 5,000 polypropylene tree guards. This is the equivalent of more...
Addressing the possible shortfall of oak for the 2022/23 planting season
...free tools to help land managers better understand the suitability of alternative species. The Ecological Site Classification Decision Support System (ESC-DSS) requires the input of soil moisture and nutrient information...
Tree Production Innovation Fund Success Stories
...improved quality and diversity of product? This challenge can include activities to promote biosecurity. Challenge 3 How can innovative environmentally sustainable weed control solutions be used to reduce reliance on...
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,...
Celebrating the timber in our lives
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Dr Anna Brown, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...and create new opportunities. 'Buying local' is becoming increasingly important to customers resulting in an exciting shift towards the creation of markets that prioritise and promote the use of locally...
Into the woods: managing the New Forest
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Craig Harrison, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Into the woods series, Woodland management
...ancient landscapes, rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The mixture of woodland, heathland, wetlands and grassland creates a unique and varied ecosystem – including the forest’s well-known free-roaming animals. Forestry England...
Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common
...estate which I’d been confined to for most of the first lockdown, this tiny patch of urban woodland felt like freedom. I imagined walking my dog among the trees, free...
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