...Forestry Commission, an organisation still thriving today, and their centenary gives us an excellent platform to plan for the next 100 years. In the shadow of the First World War,...
...Action Plan the Government committed to review and update Keepers of Time, using the latest evidence and information available and focussing on the most important issues faced today. The Keepers...
...how our approach works in practice. The owner, Ros, signed up to the project in 2024 and has been a dedicated custodian of the woodland, striving to manage it sustainably....
...and germination promoters to the seed pellet to assess if these additions improve germination and seedling establishment. Through commercialisation of the technology developed in this project, we hope to increase...
...of the fund is to enable more trees planted particularly in winter seasons 2023/24 and 2024/25. What funding is available? The WCAF is a revenue only fund (funding new staff...
...challenges applicants faced Despite a 30% increase in planting applications in 2024/25 compared to 2023/24, we want the application process to be as smooth as possible. Therefore, we have listened...
...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...
...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,...
...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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