...spread and/or introduction of tree pests, diseases, and invasive non-native species. It often surprises people how simple, inexpensive, and quick it can be to take these precautions, and what an...
...new woodlands, restocking existing ones, as well as for planting trees outside woods including hedgerows and urban planting projects. However, to facilitate the step-change in production that increased planting will...
...or in larger stems grow into conspicuous (frequently diamond-shaped) cankers. Annual attacks began decimating ash in woodlands across ever-increasing areas of mainland Europe – particularly rapid deaths were noted on...
...in the right place for the right reasons. The advice includes how to access government and grant funding to cover famers’ costs, as well as how to manage woodland projects...
...15 years working in the railway industry before joining the programme. Having a range of transferable skills from both experiences has helped me settle into the programme - Gareth B...
...reported as planted in England in 2022/23 – which is a 40 percent increase on the previous year. Working with colleagues in Defra and further afield, the Forestry Commission has...
...experiences represent the diversity in how woodland can integrate with your land. Follow the Forestry Commission on Twitter and LinkedIn, to learn more about our Woodland Ambassadors, or visit gov.uk/government/groups/woodland-ambassadors....
...our woods back into active, sustainable management. Northwoods Innovation Programme supports innovation in woodland management The Northwoods Innovation Programme is one such project. Running until March 2025, the multi-faceted programme...
...Venison is produced as a product of this management work. Venison is a highly nutritious natural meat, high in essential amino acids and a rich source of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin,...
...in the wake of Dutch elm disease face a different threat today, as damaging ash dieback impacts their health. As a nation, we are now making great progress in increasing...
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