...identified ash trees with a high degree of natural tolerance to ash dieback through the Living Ash Project between 2013 and 2024. The project aimed to secure the genetic material...
...to growing our tree cover. We know that the UK wide ambition of planting 30,000 hectares of new woodland annually from May 2024, and the statutory target of reaching 16.5%...
...put in place until 1 October 2024, after which the new 5th edition must be followed. This transition period provides time to complete existing forestry plans and proposals, and for...
...sustainable harvesting of wood is one of the best tools we have to protect and maintain the benefits our woodlands provide. The history of our wooded landscape Woodlands have been...
...accredited wild venison that supports the protection of woodland and landscape habitats from over browsing by deer populations increase consumer confidence that British Quality Wild Venison is responsibly sourced and...
...woodland is in decline, with statistics showing the area has dropped by 14% from 356,000ha in 2007 to 305,000ha in 2024. A 14% loss of broadleaf woodland would have rightly...
...trees and woodlands. From 12th February 2024 major Town and Country Planning Act developments in England must deliver a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) This means for the very first time,...
...years, but there is more work to do and the cost of not planting trees is significant. We need to create a more resilient, nature-rich and productive landscape that is...
...way that: protects, restores or enhances the environment mitigates the effects of climate change These are important foundations for sustainable and resilient farming and food production. On 11 December 2024,...
...time is now. In 2024 Defra launched the ELM in-field agroforestry offer, providing more support for creating and managing agroforestry than there has ever been. There are agroforestry actions across...
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