...due to old age or disease – but smaller trees (whips and feathers), may be new or replacements. Must be new ‘standard’ (large) trees (and cannot be replacement trees) Do...
...beginning 500 years ago, likely triggered by the loss of woodland. Barbastelle bat. (Image: Hugh Clark, Bat Conservation Trust) Despite the good news that some species are stabilising, bats continue...
During National Plant Health Week 2024, our panel of experts from the Forestry Commission, Forest Research, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Observatree led a live Tree Health Clinic Q&A on...
...scheme for great crested newts, has created valuable new habitat. Heavy machinery being used to clear a pond filled with scrub. Credit: Russell Critchley Support and training Beyond practical management...
For UK Fungus Day on 5 October 2024, Forestry Commission Content Officer Emily Robinson delves into the world of fungi and urban woodland ecology at Streatham Common. An impulsive move...
...covered track in a woodland with a low sun shining through the trees. Credit: Paul Nunns, © Forestry England 1. Check on areas of new planting If you have any...
...situation. A new role in the Forestry Commission In response to the impetus provided by ash dieback and its parallel threats, the Forestry Commission created a new role – Woodland...
...forestry issues. “We’re looking forward to promoting the benefits of new woodland and sharing important design principles that help make woodland creation a success.” Tickets are currently available and are...
...the traditional route. As a result, somatic embryogenesis can be used to rapidly diversify planting stock in response to changing market or environmental conditions, for instance, by bulking up new...
...and volunteers on behalf of the Woodland Trust, were just one part of the project. We also focused on other natural flood management techniques, including stabilising banks, creating new ponds...
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