...intensive investigation to ascertain the extent of infection. This informs decision making on the appropriate restrictions required, such as on timber movement or specifying work to be undertaken under a...
...and Western Red Cedar. In some cases, it’s less about introducing entirely new species and instead sourcing seeds from further south. For the south of England, for example, that can...
...value that local champions can humbly provide to local trees; carrying out essential maintenance, planting, and monitoring on the ground. Investing some time to empower and inspire more people within...
...woodland in the winter of 1988/89. The original plans were for a main planting block at the top of the field along with hedgerow trees on the south side and...
...and improve soil for other plants. There are hundreds of species of mosses in the UK, of countless shapes and textures. Species like sphagnum moss thrive in boggy areas including...
...can help inform species choice for any enrichment planting or woodland expansion you plan to do later in the year. It won’t be long until the trees are in full...
...into work within the land-based sector. The work is predominantly woodland creation but also covers woodland management and various conservation projects with teams based in the North West of England,...
...of reading up on tree pests and diseases, can be a good way to spend a wet day indoors. If you are in the East and South East of England,...
...forestry Forests are spaces that connect people to nature and each other. People in forestry are central to managing, preserving and innovating in these landscapes. John Deakin, Head of Trees...
...specific fungus that I know is also present in my own woodland, it is a good indicator that I will likely spot it in my area within the week. This...
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