...spoil heap of Sutton Manor Colliery was transformed into the community woodland we know today. Over 2 million trees were planted, creating a haven for wildlife, the local community and...
...nearing Royal Assent, which becomes law today. To learn more about these highlights and what the Trees and Forestry team have been up to, read on! With lots of funds...
...valuable today, it’s essential for the future. As agroforestry grows, so does the need for training and education, though skill gaps remain a barrier to wider adoption. There are promising...
...they planted 100 acres of trees, transforming their farm into a thriving hub for endurance runs, a forest school and more. Today, Cattows is not just a farm but a...
...we face today, as well as what we were doing to act and respond to them. At that time none of us had any idea that one of the biggest...
...and woodland plants. Trees and evergreen shrubs provide shelter from the Dartmoor wind and rain, although today they don’t appear to mind! Group of Dexter cows sitting in an open...
...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,...
...open forest. The practice of ‘commoning’ has made the character of the forest what it is today, as well as shaping the landscape and ecology. Ponies, cattle, donkeys, sheep and...
...'vulnerable to extinction' on the red list for mammals, the hedgehog, along with many other species, requires a call to action. Most hedgehogs today are recorded in urban settings. Conservation...
...Simon Bell’s Woodland Design workshops back in 1997 and here I am today, 26 years later delivering those workshops. The workshops set out how applying UKFS guidelines and requirements to...
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